Vermont Green Offices is a renewable energy – green technology demonstration facility. Since the building was acquired by Draker Solar Properties, LLC in October of 2004 a number of significant green upgrades have taken place. Please use the links provided below (or the navigation above) to learn more about our efforts.

Energy Efficiency

  • Lighting Upgrade to Energy Efficient Lighting

Green Building Materials

  • Renovation of Office Space Using Green Products
  • Daylighting for Improved Hallway Lighting using Recycled Doors
  • Installation of Thermal Blinds on all External Windows

Passive Solar Architecture

  • Phase I of Solar Furnace for Low Impact HVAC on Second Floor

Renewable Energy Generation

  • Installation of 4.2kW Photovoltaic System

Smart Grid

  • Adding Heating Zone in Conference Room with BTU Submetering
  • Replacement of Manual Thermostats with Programmable Thermostats
  • AC-coupled Battery Storage for Server Backup

Public Transportation

Upcoming Improvements

Awards
Waste Reduction Award by the Chittenden Solid Waste District. This award was presented at the 2005 Green Building Network’s Annual Meeting in front of 50 of the state’s most respected environmental professionals.