Photo credit: Milroy & McAleer

Overview

• Location: Downey, CA
• Building type(s): Assembly, Commercial office
• 44,600 ft2 (4,140 m2)
• Project scope: 2-story building
• Completed 1995
  The ERC was renovated from a 1957 office complex.
• Rating: U.S. Green Building Council LEED-NC, v.1.0--Level: Certified

The Energy Resource Center (ERC) serves as a one-stop "idea shop" for customers to find the most efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally sensitive solutions to their energy needs. The ERC was built from a 1957 office complex, with the design goal of optimizing energy-efficiency while maintaining high-quality, high-performance spaces. Energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and resource conservation were all key goals.

Environmental Aspects

A primary goal of the design and construction of the ERC was to be able to advance energy-efficiency and environmental innovation for others. Essentially, the structure acts as a showcase building integrating not only top-quality energy strategies, but also environmental material choices and indoor environmental quality elements.

Owner & Occupancy

• Owned and occupied by Southern California Gas Company, Corporation, for-profit

Keywords

Efficient fixtures and appliances, Insulation levels, Glazing, Efficient lighting, Benign materials, Salvaged materials, Recycled materials, C&D waste management, Daylighting, Natural ventilation, Ventilation effectiveness, Low-emitting materials, Indoor air quality monitoring