National Computer Center
95,322 gross square feet (GSF)
Energy Intensity:
FY 2022: 520,135 Btu per GSF
21.9% reduction from FY 2003
Water Intensity:
FY 2022: 1.07 gallons per GSF
78.1% reduction from FY 2007
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
The National Computer Center (NCC), provides large-scale computing services for EPA nationwide.
Sustainable Features
- NCC received the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED® Silver for New Construction (version 2.0) certification in January 2005.
- The NCC building was awarded the ENERGY STAR® in 2015 with a score of 76.
- NCC meets the Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings due to its existing LEED certification.
- Energy-efficient lighting includes high-efficiency fluorescent lighting, motion sensors, daylight dimming sensors and manual override switches.
- Variable speed motors, fans and pumps meet actual energy demand and therefore prevent energy waste. Outside air economizers reduce energy costs by bringing in outside air when the temperature and humidity meet acceptable levels.
- A building automation system (BAS) controls temperature, pressure, humidity, electrical systems, computer room cooling units, cooling and heating equipment, maintenance indicators, lighting and security.
- A 100-kilowatt (kW), integrated solar power system installed on the roof of the NCC has PV cells that are backed with foam that increases the building roof's thermal insulation.
- Installation of a 300-kW integrated solar power system is in progress at the NCC and should be completed FY 2024.
For more information, visit the RTP campus website or the EPA Facility Contact List.