Sukyo Mahikari Centers for Spiritual Development: The City's 10th Commercial Green Building NEW YORK, April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) will present a High Performance Building Plaque to the Sukyo Mahikari Centers for Spiritual Development at a special event in recognition of energy-efficient measures incorporated into its new center that will help cut its energy costs by $8,400 per year and reduce its carbon footprint in New York City. The building showcases innovative green design strategies that are new to both New York City and the State of New York. The center is slated to receive LEED Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council becoming one of a handful of buildings in New York City to have achieved this status. There are currently only nine LEED-certified New Construction Buildings in New York City. Loans for the construction of the green building were provided by Bank of America.
