Green Building Council (USGBC) has declared the granting of LEED Gold certification for a KFC restaurant located in Indianapolis.
The LEED Gold rating by USGBC considered the KFC construction as green in its design and construction. By getting the LEED certification, the outlet has become the first ever LEED certified restaurant in Indiana and the first ever LEED certified retail business in the state.
The KFC restaurant on North Keystone Avenue in Indianapols recently received plaque in reception of its LEED Gold certification. Credit: Business wire
The KFC facility at Indiana has received LEED gold certification for implementing a range of green design and building elements in the construction that brings about a positive impact on the project as well as on the community in large. The design feature incorporated in the restaurant enables it to conserve the use of energy and water to the level of 25% when compared to other KFC facilities. The restaurant incorporates efficient and energy saving cooking apparatus to save on energy and power, and low power consuming and long-life bestowed LED lighting to cut down the energy costs. The water utilizing facilities in the construction are designed to use less water and the building has a facility to recycle its cooking oil and other plastics. During the construction process, the building utilized locally sourced and manufactured materials.
The Indianapolis project is a segment of the worldwide environmental leadership followed by the company, which involves the E3 initiative known as practicing economically responsible ways for saving energy and remains environmentally aware. Earlier, its Taco Bell outlet in Northampton, Mass received LEED Gold certification in 2009. The consumer reusable container introduced by the company received the Green Package Award in 2010.
Source: http://www.KFC.com