RCU's Green Certified Administrative Office

Redwood Credit Union's Administrative Offices and branch at 3033 Cleveland Avenue in Santa Rosa, California, has achieved a Silver level Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) or green certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

Redwood Credit Union’s Administrative Offices & Branch in Santa Rosa received a Silver LEED certification for our green efforts in remodeling the 1960s era building.

The building was originally built in the 1960s, but after purchasing it in 2005, RCU made extensive modifications in order to make it more light- and energy-efficient, and environmentally friendly.
Some of the outstanding features of the remodeled building include:

• Use of recycled and/or renewable construction materials, including carpeting, linoleum, hardwood flooring and lighting fixtures, as well as a recycling program for materials removed from the building during the remodel
• Low-VOC (volatile organic compounds) and formaldehyde-free paints and finishes
• Environmentally sound water-based adhesives used for carpet and flooring
• Clerestories and automatic stepped lighting to maximize the use of natural light, as well as motion sensors that turn off lights when they detect that a room is unoccupied
• Water-efficient restroom facilities
• Water-efficient landscaping and irrigation surrounding the grounds

The result of this remodel has not only been an environmentally sound and positive workplace for nearly 200 of the Credit Union's 350 employees, but the facility also provides a comfortable and healthy atmosphere for Members to conduct business at the on-site branch and two ATMs.

The remodel also allowed RCU to gain efficiencies by consolidating our administrative workforce from three separate buildings into one, reducing the need for cross-town travel and allowing us to better serve Members. Additionally, the new facility features a 200-seat community room, which provides a more efficient place for RCU to hold company meetings and events, and we also make it available to non-profits and community groups to host events at no charge.