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sev.prnewswire.com — FBI Chicago Building Receives Highest Level Environmental Award From USGBC CHICAGO, Dec. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- USAA Real Estate Company is pleased to announce that the Federal Bureau of Investigation Regional Facility located in Chicago, Illinois has earned a Leadership in Energy & Environmental ...

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FBI Gets World's First Platinum EBOM
Green Building : Jetson Green — ... This translates to lower energy costs, a better place to work, and ultimately, the ability to command a higher price per square foot for owners and developers. Prerequisites Include: Plumbing Fixture Efficiency Energy Efficient Performance of HVAC and Electrical Systems Sustainable Purchasing Solid Waste Management Green Cleaning Policies More on LEED EBOM at the USGBC website. [+] FBI Chicago Receives Highest USGBC Award [PR Newswire] ...

Chicago FBI Building Earns LEED Platinum Certification
Environmental Leader — January 7, 2009 Chicago FBI Building Earns LEED Platinum Certification Chicago's Federal Bureau of Investigation facility has received the LEED's Platinum Certification for Energy & Environmental Design for Existing Buildings (EBOM). fbi.jpg Chicago’s Federal Bureau of Investigation facility has received the LEED’s Platinum Certification for Energy & Environmental Design for Existing Buildings (EBOM). The facility is being touted as the first Platinum recipient in the world under the USGBC’s LEED EBOM and as one of only sixteen LEED EB Platinum projects in the world. ...

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