US Department of Veterans Affairs achieved a 69% score and was awarded 2 Green Globes (55-69%) under the Green Globes Existing Building (EB) program on 9/26/2009. Green Globes EB comprehensively assesses environmental impacts that are comprehensively assessed on a 1,000-point scale that covers six different environmental assessment areas:
1. Energy 350 Possible Pts.
2. Water 80 Possible Pts.
3. Resources 110 Possible Pts.
4. Emissions 175 Possible Pts.
5. Indoor Environment 185 Possible Pts.
6. Environmental Management 100 Possible Pts.
Total Possible Points: 1000
Each area utilizes weighted criteria based on points that are used to quantify overall building performance and use of best practices. The building must attain a minimum overall score of 35% to be certified.
To Learn more about The Green Building Initiative (GBI) Green Globes Program:
https://www.thegbi.org/about-gbi/
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