INAP's Santa Clara data centre receives LEED
IT Infrastructure service provider Internap Network Services Corporation's (INAP) Santa Clara data centre in California, US has bagged LEED certification from the US Green Building Council.
The facility, built to SOC2 specifications, imbibes various eco-friendly elements. It has been equipped with efficient lighting fixtures, HVAC systems and controls which lead to a fall of over 30% in power usage over similar buildings. It also comprises the Energy Star Target Finder tool which reap energy cost cuts of about 50% as against similar structures.
The office area of the building supplements its electrical load with green power. This helps cut down strain on power companies and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The facility also makes use of renewable energy which slashes its carbon footprint.
The facility is the pioneering commercial data centre in California to cool the building using recycled instead of potable water. This leads to annual water savings of 27,849,500 gallons.
Nearly 15% of the materials used in the facility contain reclaimed content from pre- and post-consumer materials. Over 99% of the exterior structural components utilised are recycled while almost 85% of construction debris are diverted from reaching the landfills. Use of low-VOC materials adds to the sustainability. Presence of carpool parking stalls boosts the green venture.
