By taking action to create and operate a greener facility, Monona Terrace earned LEED-EB certification at the silver level in 2007.

The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System is a voluntary, consensus-based national rating system for developing high-performance, sustainable buildings. LEED addresses all building types and emphasizes state-of-the-art strategies in five areas:

• Sustainable site development
• Water savings
• Energy efficiency
• Materials and resources selection
• Indoor environmental quality

Different versions of the rating system are available for specific project types:

• New Construction
• Existing Buildings
• Commercial Interiors
• Core and Shell
• Homes
• Neighborhood Development
• Schools
• Retail

There are four rating levels based on a point system. The levels from lowest to highest include:

• Certified
• Silver
• Gold
• Platinum

MGE can help
If you would like to learn more about LEED certification or green building techniques, MGE's certified professional staff can help. We understand LEED standards and can help plan or update your facility design. We can recommend energy-efficient building techniques and equipment that will help meet LEED requirements. Contact us:  mge@mge.com or call (608) 252-7007.

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LEED-Certified Facilities
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