Wells Fargo & Co. opened a new Manhattan Beach branch, the bank's "greenest" branch companywide.
The building, at 1129 N. Sepulveda, is Wells Fargo's first branch to be Gold-certified by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, program, a green building rating system developed by the U.S. Green Building Council.
"The construction of this store is part of a broader, companywide commitment to the environment - a commitment we know is shared by the residents of Manhattan Beach," David DiCristofaro, regional president for Wells Fargo's South Coast Community Bank, said in a statement.
Features of the new Manhattan Beach store include:
- Light harvesting system, which adjusts lighting according to available daylight helping to reduce energy usage by 20 percent
- Insulation made from recycled cotton, primarily denim
- Bike racks and preferred parking for low emission vehicles
- Fully recyclable carpet, window treatments and counter surfaces
- Use of water saving plumbing fixtures and control devices, which helps to cut water usage by 40 percent compared to conventional buildings of the same type.
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