Walter E. Washington Convention Center Awarded Prestigious LEED Green Building Certification

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Walter E. Washington Convention Center Awarded Prestigious LEED Green Building Certification

9/14/2023
WASHINGTON, DC - The Walter E. Washington Convention Center announced today that it has been awarded LEED Gold certification.

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), is the most widely used green building rating system in the world and an international symbol of excellence. Through design, construction and operations practices that improve environmental and human health, LEED-certified buildings are helping to make the world more sustainable.

“As we celebrate its 20th anniversary this year, the LEED Gold certification proves that our building is state-of-the-art. From our energy systems to our composting and recycling, Events DC’s Walter E. Washington Convention Center’s facility operations continues to score high to achieve this honor,” said Events DC President and CEO Angie M. Gates. “Washington, DC is the first city in the world to achieve Platinum level LEED for Cities Certification. Our new certification shows Events DC’s, as well as the District’s, commitment to sustainability, operational excellence, efficiency and high-performance design.”

The Walter E. Washington Convention Center achieved LEED v4.1 Operations and Maintenance: Existing Buildings Gold certification for implementing practical and measurable strategies and solutions in areas including sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality. Green buildings allow companies to operate more sustainably and give the people inside them a healthier, more comfortable space to work.

“LEED is a transformative tool that can be used and adapted for all kinds of projects, including large convention centers like the Water E. Washington Convention Center. The Center has been a landmark in the nation’s capital for the last 20 years, and its certification symbolizes a dedicated pledge to reduce its environmental footprint, showcasing a resolute commitment to sustainability to its staff, visitors and the wider community in the District of Columbia,” said Peter Templeton, president and CEO, USGBC.

The Convention Center uses a variety of sustainable strategies. For example, low-emission glass minimizes temperature fluctuations, as well as sensor-controlled high-efficiency lighting and a dedicated energy management system in its central plant contribute to significant energy conservation. Highly efficient bathroom fixtures reduce the demand for water supply and waste systems. Paint, adhesives, sealants and similar building materials contain low to no volatile organic compounds.

The Convention Center also has an extensive waste diversion program with a strong focus on education, to better educate the center staff, as well as its service partners. A waste audit was conducted to identify opportunities to reduce waste and increase recycling and composting by discovering exactly what the center’s staff, service partners and guests were disposing and how they were disposing the waste.

Certification is proof that buildings are going above and beyond to ensure the space is constructed and operated to the highest level of sustainability. More than 105,000 commercial and institutional projects are currently participating in LEED, comprising more than 12 billion square feet of construction space in all 50 states and more than 185 countries and territories.

About Events DC
Events DC, the official convention and sports authority for the District of Columbia, delivers premier event services and flexible venues across the nation’s capital. Leveraging the power of a world-class destination and creating amazing attendee experiences, Events DC generates economic and community benefits through the attraction and promotion of business, athletic, entertainment and cultural activities. Events DC oversees the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, an anchor of the District’s hospitality and tourism economy that hosts more than 1.7 million visitors and generates more than $400 million annually in direct economic impact and the historic Carnegie Library at Mt. Vernon Square. Events DC manages the RFK Stadium-Armory Campus (RFK Campus), including Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium, Festival Grounds at RFK Campus, the non-military functions of the DC Armory and the Skate Park at RFK Stadium. Stay current on the 190-acre RFK Campus Redevelopment Project at www.RFKFields.com. Events DC also built and serves as landlord for Nationals Park, the first LEED-certified major professional sports stadium in the United States. Events DC manages Gateway DC, R.I.S.E. Demonstration Center and Entertainment & Sports Arena all conveniently located in the Congress Heights neighborhood of Washington, DC. For more information, please visit www.eventsdc.com and find us on social media – Facebook, Instagram and YouTube (Events DC), and Twitter (@TheEventsDC) — and on our new hub for on-demand event programming on GATHER by Events DC at www.gatherbyeventsdc.com

About the U.S. Green Building Council
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is committed to a healthy, resilient and equitable future for all through the development of green buildings, cities and communities. For more than 20 years, USGBC has been advancing green building practices through the development of LEED, the world’s most widely used green building program. With the support of thousands of members, volunteers and partners, USGBC provides robust green building education courses, a rigorous professional credentialing program, and advocates for effective public policies. It convenes an international network of green building and sustainability leaders through the annual Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, and forward-thinking programs, including the Center for Green Schools. For more information, visit www.usgbc.org.

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