Orange County earns LEED Silver certification

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GOSHEN – Orange County has been recognized with Silver certification by Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).

LEED was created by the U.S. Green Building Council and is the world’s most widely used green building rating system. Orange County joins a global network of more than 100 certified cities and communities.

“The LEED Silver Certification provides a wonderful example of what we can do to foster local climate and clean energy action, while saving local governments and residents money on their energy bills, creating local jobs and realizing the tremendous opportunities provided by expanding the green economy,” said County Executive Steven Neuhaus.

The county achieved LEED certification for implementing practical and measurable strategies and solutions aimed at improving sustainability and the standard of living for residents. 

Its LEED submittal focused on the wealth of protected open space in the county, which contributes to healthy natural and ecological systems, and the tremendous strides the county has made toward energy efficiency and conservation. 

Orange County has been a co-chair the Mid-Hudson Regional Sustainability Group since 2013, and has created several sustainability initiatives, including the Green Star Schools Program, which works with schools in the county to reduce waste and environmental impacts. 

 




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