The "Green Movement" is certainly becoming a buzz word for our industry along with our customers. Being green, however, does not automatically qualify a product or system to fit into a certified building. I attended a class taught by Clint Childress of Draper at Infocomm last week. He discussed that a certain product or system does not reach certification by the USGBC (United States Green Building Council), only a building can be certified (LEED) by the USGBC. This is important to know if you are supplying product to a contractor or customer pursuing a "Green" certification. Documentation/calculations showing how the product or system saves energy may be required to help the building reach certification.
Jim Hoodlebrink