Ten Penn Center

• Commericial
• Construction Waste Management
• Energy Star Certified
• Exisiting Building Operations
• Existing Building
• Gold
• LEED Certified
• Low Emitting Materials
• Private Developer
• Public Transportation
• Recycled Materials
• Recycling
• Renovation
• Stormwater Mitigation
• Urban

PROJECT FACT SHEET

Overview

      First existing building – and first office building – in Philadelphia – to earn LEED Gold Certification

      One of only three existing office buildings in Pennsylvania to earn LEED Gold

      Energy Star label awarded in 2010

Renewable Energy/Energy Efficiency

      Double-insulated Thermopane windows

      Estimated $150,000+ annual electric usage savings

      HVAC fan distribution system upgraded with energy-efficient variable frequency drives (VFDs)

      $138,000 annual electric energy savings 

      Converting existing lighting to energy-efficient lighting, to reduce energy consumption and spent-bulb generation

      $16,000 annual electric usage savings in mechanical rooms alone

      Automatic lighting sensors in restrooms and mechanical rooms.  Sensors are now building standard

      Continuous monitoring and load-matching of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems

      Spring-loaded pressure reducing steam valves, for added control and demand reduction

Recycling

      Single stream co-mingled recycling program, for 100 percent recovery of recycled materials

      85 percent of total nightly waste diverted to recycling streams

      1,500 lbs. of paper and 300 lbs. of cardboard diverted nightly

      Enhanced program includes recycling of all building light bulbs, batteries, and computer equipment

      Newly implemented quarterly program invites building occupants to bring in and recycle light bulbs, batteries and computer equipment

      Ongoing renovation program to divert construction and demolition waste from disposal to landfills and incineration facilities

      Renovations diverted 95 percent of materials (36,000 lbs.) to recycling stream

Water conservation

      Obsolescent domestic water pumps and controls replaced with new VFD controlled pump system

      Anticipated $10,500 annual electric usage savings

      Oversized water meters replaced or reduced

      Ultraviolet, 100 percent chemical-free water treatment program for cooling towers

      Restrooms equipped with low-flow faucets and flush valves

      Xeriscape™ planting/ landscape management principles, including use of indigenous perennial plants

GREEN CLEAN/ PRODUCTS

      Non-oil-based paint products ( Latex and water-based polyurethanes)

      Green Seal™ certified cleaning products

      Touch-free foam soap and hand-sanitizer dispensers

      Recycled-content toilet tissue (25 percent) and hand towels (60 percent)

      Recycled-content trash bags