Document details planning, design and construction of company headquarters MAPLE GROVE, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On Earth Day 2008, Great River Energy, an electric generation and transmission cooperative, dedicated its new headquarters building in Maple Grove, Minn. Designed to be the most efficient building possible, it was named the first Platinum certified LEED building in Minnesota by the U.S. Green Building Council. To assist other organizations seeking LEED certification and to further the advancement of sustainable construction, Great River Energy has published a white paper that documents the planning, design and construction of the building, detailing every step from site selection to occupation. The document is intended to help future projects prepare for LEED certification, identify opportunities for increased efficiency and avoid potential pitfalls. “One of the major motivations behind this building was to serve as an example for others who want to pursue LEED certification and usher in a new generation of efficient buildings in this country,” said Mike Finley, Great River Energy’s director of business operations. “By sharing this white paper, we hope others will learn from our experience and we contribute to the maturation of sustainable, green building.”
