First Siemens facility in U.S. and first new construction/industrial site in Kansas to receive LEED® Gold designation ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Siemens Energy has been awarded LEED® Gold Certification for its recently opened wind turbine nacelle assembly plant in Hutchinson, Kansas, for its environmentally responsible design and efficient operating systems. The 300,000-square-foot facility is Siemens' first LEED ® Gold certified production facility in the U.S. It also holds the distinction of being the first LEED ® Gold new construction/industrial site in the state of Kansas. The LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification program is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high-performance, green buildings. Sustainable highlights: - Insulation resulting in minimal heat loss in the winter and minimal AC loss in the summer - No CFC or HCFC (Hydro chlorofluorocarbons) refrigerants used in AC systems - Intelligent water management, 48.7% better than Energy Policy Act baseline - Daylight provided through skylights (75% of all regular occupied areas) - "Sage Glass" system controls solar heat gain (reducing energy consumption), blocks glare and increases day lighting potential - Use of low-emitting materials in sealants, adhesives, paints, carpet, wood and finishes - During construction avoided 50% of construction waste from disposal; use of recycled and regional materials
