Host your next meeting or convention in Pasadena, “one of America’s 50 greenest cities” (Popular Science, March 2008). In March 2009, the Pasadena Convention Center celebrated the grand opening of its $150 million expansion. Because of its commitment to responsible environmental practices, it is anticipated the facility will receive the highly coveted LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver Certification from the United States Green Building Council.

Pasadena Convention Center’s Go Green Initiatives

 High-efficiency lighting and equipment, including LED technology.

 Automated building control systems. 

 Aggressive convention and operational recycling program.

 Drought-resistant landscaping.

 A new, energy-efficient central plant ensures the larger facility operates
   without adding to Southern California’s electrical grid.

 The expansion project is designed to perform 32 percent better than California’s
   energy efficiency standards.

 Incentives for employees using public transportation.

 Water-conserving restroom fixtures are predicated to reduce water consumption
   37 percent.