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McKnight Foundation decarbonizes historic building, showcasing technique to fight climate change
The McKnight Foundation eliminated natural gas use and earned LEED Gold certification to reduce Minnesota building emissions, which contribute 18% of the state's greenhouse gases.
- This summer, the McKnight Foundation retrofitted its Washington Avenue headquarters into a fully decarbonized 45,000-square-foot building, eliminating natural gas use.
- The Minnesota-based nonprofit's funding capacity enabled a $200 million climate commitment, supporting about $32 million in regional projects as buildings cause 18% of Minnesota's emissions.
- Using federal credits and internal resources, the project secured $1.5 million in tax credits through the Inflation Reduction Act and earned LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.
- Since opening in May, more than 2,000 guests have used the space, and Tonya Allen, McKnight Foundation President, said `It allows us to embody our mission` inspired by grantees in Minneapolis.
- McKnight frames the retrofit as a model for local action, arguing the most sustainable building is often the one already standing and emphasizing state-level climate opportunities.
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McKnight Foundation decarbonizes historic building, showcasing technique to fight climate change
The humble facade of two, 140-year-old storefronts in downtown Minneapolis conceals a building on the cutting edge of clean energy technology.
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McKnight Foundation headquarters decarbonizes historic building, showcasing technique to fight climate change
The humble facade of two, 140-year-old storefronts in downtown Minneapolis conceals a building on the cutting edge of clean energy technology. The McKnight Foundation’s new headquarters on Washington Avenue is a fully decarbonized, 45,000-square-foot building. The Minnesota-based nonprofit is one of the largest philanthropic organizations in the country and provides millions of dollars in grants for environmental initiatives each year. When the…
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