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Union 346 LEED Gold Certified  Union 346 was recently certified for the LEED Gold rating for Phase I. The mission of the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification program is to create a safe, healthy, and sustainable environment that improves the quality of life for all. This community was built with the intention of a greener future for our Somerville residents. According to the USGBC website , "To achieve LEED certification, a project earns points by adhering to prerequisites and credits that address carbon, energy, water, waste, transportation, materials, health and indoor environmental quality" and properties are awarded points that correspond to a certain level of certification. LEED Gold certification is awarded to projects with 60-79 points earned and is the second highest certification.   LEED Rating System The sustainable design of Union 346 not only benefits the environment, but also the residents living in the community. LEED buildings...

October kicks off Energy Awareness month! Here's the scoop from Jonathan Owens, the JMC  Energy Efficiency Manager, on the company's most recent energy efficiency efforts. From solar power to EV charging stations, to water use monitoring, JMC  constantly aims to reduce our energy expenditure and use across the portfolio. JMC  is currently working with consultants to launch solar projects across several different properties including Pelham Apartments , Academy Apartments , Brockton Commons , Village Green , and The Commons at Drum Hill . These solar projects will consist of applying Photovoltaic Solar Panels on the roofs where space is available. Why go solar? PV Solar is a renewable energy source. The energy made will not only reduce common area energy costs, but also reduce the cost of the system itself. A single 300-Watt solar panel offsets a carbon emission's equivalent exceeding that of ten mature trees! According to Jonathan Owens, our PV Solar project ambitions wil...