Emerson announced that its state-of-the-art, energy-efficient Global Data Center in St. Louis has earned LEED® Gold certification. The 35,000-square-foot Emerson Global Data Center, located on the company’s St. Louis headquarters campus, supports Emerson’s worldwide manufacturing and engineering operations. The data center is 31% more energy efficient than traditional data centers and is home to Missouri’s largest solar array – a 7,800-square-foot rooftop array of more than 550 solar panels.
"The LEED Gold certification – a rare designation for a data center – is a significant validation of Emerson’s commitment to energy efficiency and environmental responsibility," said Emerson Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and President David N. Farr. "The certification, along with the Beyond Green honor, recognizes Emerson’s innovative approach and efficient technologies for managing one of the most vexing problems facing data center managers – energy consumption."
The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating system, established by the U.S. Green Building Council and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute, is the nation’s pre-eminent program for the design, construction, and operation of high-performance green buildings. Emerson earned 40 out of a possible 51 points to receive LEED Gold certification.
Emerson invested $50 million in the Global Data Center and achieved maximum energy efficiency by implementing the latest efficient technologies, precision cooling products, and recommended efficiency strategies from its Emerson Network Power business.
