New Wachovia Banking centers to be green
Wachovia new banks to be eco friendly in design. They are to be certified LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) a certification by the US Federal government.
At least 300 will be built by 2010. The first should be opening up in southern California this fall. Energy consumption will be 20% less, and consume 25% less water. Building materials will be low toxin for better indoor quality. Wachovia also benefits by having their
Energy costs go down by 20% too..
Wachovia will also have an employee recycling program for paper, plastics, and aluminum. Branches will also have preferred parking for low-emitting vehicles, bike racks, and commuting info. Wachovia will also purchase Renewable Energy Certificates to offset use of its green branches and boost investment in renewable energy.
There also ways that Wachovia helps consumers go green. They can
1 Sign up for electronic bank statements.
2 Sign up for direct deposit
3 Have your bills sent to you electronically
4 Use online banking to check balances
5 Use automated debits to pay bills that are the same each month
Via Wachovia
December 26th, 2007 at 7:42 pm |
This is great news to hear that Wachovia is one of the first banks to make a stand and go green. Maybe they will lead the way in Energy Efficient Mortgages since no other conventional lender is doing so now for the conforming and non-conforming mortgage holder. Good job Wachovia, I’ll be sure to send more energy minded homeowner your way for refinances and purchases.