To date only a few hundred buildings in the U.S. In addition, buildings must achieve a minimum number of credits or ‘points’ by documenting the implementation of sustainable practices.

A few of these key features include Barona’s extensive recycling efforts, including the recycling of paper, cardboard, batteries, plastic, electronics, Styrofoam and guestroom soap the use of green maintenance and cleaning products a shuttle program for guests and staff to reduce the property’s carbon footprint parking spaces designated for alternative fuel vehicles and an educational program about Barona’s environmental efforts which is available to staff as well as resort guests.īuildings achieving LEED-EB certification must meet minimum standards in critical performance categories including energy efficiency, water efficiency, waste management and indoor air quality. LEED Gold Certification of the resort was based on a number of green design and construction features that positively impact the project itself and the broader community. What might seem to be an impossible task is entirely possible and the right thing to do.” We would also like to encourage other properties to join us in working towards more sustainable operations. LEED was in its infancy when we built our resort so the opportunity to retrofit our building to high-performance green benchmark is a major accomplishment for our team. “This achievement sends a clear message about Barona’s commitment to sustainability. Green Building Council and think that it is an important milestone for Barona,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino.

“We are honored to receive this prestigious recognition from the U.S. Barona can look forward to increased water and energy savings throughout the lifecycle of the facility.”įor more than a year, staff members have been working toward certification under the LEED program, which encompasses all aspects of building management and maintenance. “The most sustainable way to green the built environment is through retrofitting existing buildings. “The Barona Resort & Casino’s LEED for Existing Buildings Gold certification demonstrates tremendous green building leadership,” said Rick Fedrizzi, president, CEO & founding chair, U.S.

Barona is the first tribal resort in the nation to earn the internationally recognized certification for the design and operation of high performance green buildings. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Existing Buildings (LEED™-EB) rating system.

Facebook Journalism Project covid-19 reportingĪp(San Diego)- Barona Resort & Casino announced yesterday that it has achieved Gold certification from the U.S.

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