LEED Construction
The Enviornment Can Come First
At Ferry Electric Company we recognize the need for environmentally responsible construction. That's why we build green.
The EPA says buildings in the USA account for:
- 39 percent of total energy use
- 12 percent of the total water consumption
- 68 percent of total electricity consumption
- 38 percent of the carbon dioxide emissions
(http://www.epa.gov/greenbuilding/pubs/whybuild.htm)
The built environment has a vast impact on the natural environment, human health, and the economy. By adopting green building strategies, we can maximize both economic and environmental performance. Green construction methods can be integrated into buildings at any stage, from design and construction, to renovation and deconstruction. However, the most significant benefits can be obtained if the design and construction team takes an integrated approach from the earliest stages of a building project. Potential benefits of green building can include:
Environmental Benefits
- Enhance and protect biodiversity and ecosystems
- Improve air and water quality
- Reduce waste streams
- Conserve and restore natural resources
Economic Benefits
- Reduce operating costs
- Create, expand, and shape markets for green products and services
- Improve occupant productivity
- Optimize life-cycle economic performance
Social Benefits
- Enhance occupant comfort and health
- Heighten aesthetic qualities
- Minimize strain on local infrastructure
- Improve overall quality of life
We have been the electrical contractor on more than a dozen LEED Certified projects, including a Gold Certification for the nation's first LEED CI project and Pittsburgh's first LEED Platinum project. We have the skills, knowledge and expertise to be the green electrical contractor on your next LEED project.