Energy Ace was founded by Wayne Robertson in 2002 as a single-source, full service sustainability consulting firm. In June 2010, Energy Ace opened its headquarters in the Fidelity Bank building at 160 Clairemont Road. Not only is the new facility beautiful, it is dual certified in both LEED Gold and Green Globes certification programs. I’ve toured the facility, and wanted to take a few moments to share some of their accomplishments.
Energy Ace specializes in green buildings, energy conservation and environmental stewardship, and they certainly are leading by example with their new building. Their slogan, “Green Made Simple,” shines through in all elements of the design. The picture above is of the reception area which features re-used glass panels, carpet tiles made from recycled materials, and bamboo wall coverings.
Quick Facts:
- Energy Ace optimized energy performance through a 30% lighting power reduction
- Daylighting controls are in place for 50% of the lighting load
- Occupancy sensors are in place for 75% of the connected lighting load
- 40% of the materials used contain post consumer and pre consumer content recycled content
- 37% of the materials used were from within a 500 mile radius
- 14% of the materials used were rapidly renewable
- 54% of the wood used was Forest Stewardship Council certified
The photo to the right is Wayne’s office. Those beautiful floor to ceiling glass panels reduce the demand for interior lighting, the bamboo floor is a rapidly renewable material, and the furniture was from a sustainable manufacturer. Click the photos below for more detail on the elements of the room.
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If you want to learn more about the Energy Ace office or the services they provide, visit www.energyace.com or check out the video below and hear Wayne describe the new building himself. The City of Decatur has an ongoing commitment to creating a sustainable community, and we are lucky to have leaders like Wayne Robertson and Energy Ace working to make our City green.
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