To be certified as ENERGY STAR, a building must meet strict energy performance standards set by the EPA. According to the EPA website, to be eligible for ENERGY STAR certification, a building must earn an ENERGY STAR score of 75 or higher on EPA’s 1 – 100 scale, indicating that it performs better than at least 75 percent of similar buildings nationwide.
ENERGY STAR-certified buildings save energy, save money, and help protect the environment by generating fewer greenhouse gas emissions than typical buildings.
“The American 1 facilities team worked extremely hard for several years to reduce our energy footprint,” said Sarah Miller, CFO of American 1. “Being a responsible corporate citizen in the communities we serve is important to us, and we look forward to finding additional ways to improve.”
Over the last few years, American 1 has had various energy efficiency upgrades, including upgraded energy efficient lighting, replaced outdated HVAC systems, and guidance to American 1 staff on reducing their energy footprint and cutting energy usage in branches.
In addition to being certified for the ENERGY STAR program, American 1 also received notice of approval for the Energy Star Certification Nation, a celebration for the 30th anniversary for Energy Star. To qualify, companies must have a minimum of 5 buildings with Energy Star Certification.
Established in 1950, American 1 Credit Union serves over 61,000 members with branches in Jackson, Washtenaw, Hillsdale, Lenawee, and Wayne counties. American 1 is proud to serve the members of their communities by creating financial wellness through personal everyday banking.