Taco Inc.’s Innovation and Development Center (IDC), which opened in mid-2012, has been awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The 24,037-square-foot facility, which houses classrooms and meeting space for hydronic training and educational purposes, achieved 62 points out of a total of 79 possible points for LEED Gold.

The Taco IDC, in addition to its instructional and educational focus for both Taco employees and HVAC industry professionals who visit the facility, was designed to be a showcase for energy saving and sustainable products and systems, which are visible throughout the building for viewing, hands-on learning, and teaching.