National Geographic Society Sets an Example with Green Headquarters
The National Geographic Society has been inspiring people to care about planet Earth since the organization’s inception in 1888. One way to do so has been to make its own headquarters in Washington, DC more energy-efficient and sustainable. By upgrading HVAC and lighting systems, replacing chillers, boilers, and air handling systems with more efficient equipment, and installing digital building management control systems, the National Geographic Society has saved an estimated $300,000 a year in energy costs and become the first U.S. facility to achieve LEED certification.