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EPA Administrator McCarthy to announce San Franciscos City Hall becoming the nations oldest building to receive LEED Platinum Green Building Certification

05/13/2015
Contact Information: 
Suzanne Skadowski U.S. EPA (skadowski.suzanne@epa.gov)
415-972-3165
and Tyrone Jue San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (tjue@sfwater.org)
415-290-0163

SAN FRANCISCO - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy will join San Francisco officials, to announce City Hall becoming the oldest building in the nation to receive LEED Platinum Certification for Existing Buildings.

WHAT:

As San Francisco's historic City Hall nears its centennial anniversary this summer, the building is being recognized for new, advanced environmental features that will save water and energy. The project and funding is a result of a partnership between the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA), and City Administrator's Office.

WHO:

Gina McCarthy, US EPA Administrator
Naomi Kelly, San Francisco City Administrator
Ike Kwon, SFPUC Commissioner

WHEN:

Thursday, May 14, 2015, 11:30 a.m.


WHERE:

San Francisco City Hall, South Light Court, 1st floor
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, San Francisco

RSVP:

News media please RSVP to Suzanne Skadowski, 415-972-3165, skadowski.suzanne@epa.gov