Hamilton College receives LEED certification at the Gold level

CLINTON, NY — Hamilton College was recently awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification at the Gold level for its renovation of the 40-year-old Kirner-Johnson building, according to the Oneida Daily Dispatch.

It is Hamilton College's policy to build all new structures to LEED standards, regardless of whether or not the college decides to seek actual certification, a timely and costly process, the story stated.

Hamilton College has purchased renewable energy certificates for this coming fiscal year that include 100 percent renewable energy to be used in the Kirner-Johnson building, the story noted.

According to the story, by purchasing "green" power, Hamilton College is a member of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Green Power Partnership.

Economics Professor Paul Hagstrom said: "As the users of Kirner-Johnson, we appreciate that, along with the function and aesthetics of the space, the college was dedicated to incorporating sustainable design."

Thanks to environmentally preferable upgrades, the Kirner-Johnson building will operate with a 25-28 percent reduction in energy usage, the story added.

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