Norm Thompson proves that—contrary to popular belief—environmental sustainability and sound fiscal practices can go hand-in-hand

By Reported Donna Loyle

Emrick set a goal: The environmentally sound features installed in the building, such as energy-efficient lighting and temperature controls, should pay back in cost-savings within eight years. Turns out it paid back in only four years, so the money budgeted for the payback initiative in years five, six, seven and eight became pure profit.