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associated with the cooling of external air. In addition to the cost and energy -savings, closed <br />room environments present the added benefit of decreased odor presence surrounding the <br />premises. We will regularly maintain our climate control and HVAC systems to ensure <br />continuously efficient operations and to reduce energy consumption and energy costs. <br />Maintenance will include periodic efficiency checks, filter replacements, and evaluations of <br />system upgrades. Our facility will be sufficiently insulated to reduce heating or cooling losses. <br />Management Systems and Energy Audits <br />Our facility managers will consider installing a Building Management System (BMS) or Energy <br />Management System (EMS). The U.S. Department of Energy has developed a suite of <br />Specification and Procurement Support Materials to help managers identify the right fit for`their <br />facility. We will utilize Xcel's Energy Analysis Program to identify financial incentive programs <br />and to perform a comprehensive energy audit or engineering assistance study (EAS):: For <br />example, we can install sub -meters, such as a-mon and Power TakeOff, inside the building to <br />collect power usage data. <br />Reduce Automobile Dependency and Promote Health and Activity <br />Team Member Reward Program <br />We will offer rewards to team members who engage in environmentally friendly behaviors-. For. <br />example, if team members carpool, ride a bicycle, or take public transportation to work, they will , <br />accrue points to be redeemed for prizes. Team members can also acquire points for recycling, <br />using energy efficient practices, and suggesting practices that are later implemented by. the <br />company. <br />Air Purification, Noise, and Odor Reduction <br />Our air purification system consists of a series of plenums, arranged side by side, covering the . <br />entire ceiling. The plenums will provide air changes at the rate of one room volume every 5 <br />minutes. Not only will the registers take in the air at an astounding rate, but the noise of the, <br />equipment will be greatly reduced due to their large size. <br />"Greed" Growing Practices <br />We will source our products from growers and manufacturers who follow environmentally <br />friendly business practices, as in our other retail locations. When selecting products, we will <br />follow a careful vetting process, reviewing each supplier's processes to ensure they are <br />pesticide free and eco-friendly. For example, we will seek out cultivators that utilize the <br />collection of rainwater, living soil, and chemical free pest control. <br />Water Conservation <br />Our water conservation and reuse efforts include installing and implementing water efficiency <br />upgrades to our building. As part of our building improvements, we will upgrade all landscaping <br />to a water -wise design, utilizing drought resistant greenery and watering techniques. We will <br />retrofit our location with automatic faucets, set with a timing mechanism to control the flow of <br />water, in all restrooms and break rooms. <br />Doc ID: 01ab9da37dd8aa697232bd388a6c6f69b14b7e69 <br />