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First LEED CI Certification in Colorado Springs Goes to First Affirmative Financial Network
| Source: First Affirmative Financial Network, LLC
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO--(Marketwire - August 18, 2008) - First Affirmative Financial Network,
LLC, a leading provider of investment management and consulting services to
financial advisers and their socially conscious clients, has built the
first office in Colorado Springs to achieve a LEED® for Commercial
Interiors (CI) certification.
First Affirmative's 4,400 square foot office provides numerous green and
sustainable features, including cabinets made from 100% recycled wood, use
of regional materials, and natural lighting for 90% of the space. The
office is near the Pikes Peak Greenway trail and has a bicycle rack and
showers.
LEED, which stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, was
developed by the U.S. Green Building Council as an independent, third-party
rating system for sustainable tenant improvements to existing buildings.
"Our decision to build green is an expression of our values as a company
and the values of many of our clients," said George R. Gay, First
Affirmative CEO. "All of us can make a positive impact by aligning our
money with our values."
Energy efficiency is an important part of the new office design. In
addition to EnergyStar compliant office equipment, the company offsets 100%
of its electrical use by purchasing 141 Mwh of wind power through renewable
energy credits. First Affirmative obtained Green-e certified RECs from
NativeEnergy.
"First Affirmative is to be commended for achieving LEED certification.
This facility will be a showcase for high-performance and an inspiration
for others," said Rick Fedrizzi, President and CEO of the U.S. Green
Building Council.
More About First Affirmative
First Affirmative Financial Network, LLC (www.FirstAffirmative.com) is an
independent fee-only Registered Investment Advisor (SEC File #801-5687).
The company, which manages about $700 million in client portfolios, offers
consulting and asset management services through a nationwide network of
investment professionals who specialize in serving socially conscious
investors. First Affirmative produces the annual SRI in the Rockies
Conference, the premier conference for the sustainable and responsible
investment industry in North America in partnership with the non-profit
Social Investment Forum.
About the USGBC
The U.S. Green Building Council, www.usgbc.org, works to transform the way
buildings and communities are designed, built, and operated for the purpose
of creating environmentally responsible, profitable, and healthy places to
live and work. The USGBC is a non-profit membership organization with 72
regional chapters, including a Colorado chapter based in Denver.