DE HR34

Congratulates the Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay Council's Science and Technology Lodge in Hockessin for receiving the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

Recognizes the Science and Technology Lodge as the first building in Delaware and the first Girl Scout Council nationally to receive the U.S. Green Building Council's highest LEED rating.

Notes that the LEED rating system verifies facility performance in energy savings, water efficiency, CO2 emissions reduction, indoor environmental quality, and environmental stewardship.

Highlights that the facility serves as a dynamic teaching and conference center offering science, technology, engineering, and mathematics programs to Girl Scouts and flexible meeting space for public and private organizations.