Recognizing the Energy Innovation Laboratory

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Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, I wish to commend the Idaho National
Lab's Energy Innovation Laboratory, EIL, for the facility's selection
as the 2014 Best Green Project in the Nation by the Engineering News-
Record.

The recent award is among the growing list of recognitions the EIL is
receiving for the innovative work at the lab. Engineering News-Record
also recognized EIL as the Best Overall Intermountain Project for the
States of Idaho, Utah and Montana. Additionally, EIL won the 2014 Go
Beyond Award for the team's work to reduce the lab's environmental
impacts. The lab is also among fewer than 5 percent of U.S. Green
Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, LEED,
registry research labs to be Platinum-certified.

EIL was completed in 2013 following the outstanding work of the EIL
project team, led by Reed Miller of Ormond Builders and Kath Williams,
the LEED coordinator, and in collaboration with INL's Project
Management Office, Supply Chain Management and Campus Development
Office. The new laboratory provides space for INL researchers to
develop solutions to national energy challenges in advanced clean
energy and related environmental science while also consolidating some
of INL's research and development. I commend all those on the project
team-including Ormond Builders Inc.; INL; Plan One/Architects; REL
Facilities, LLC; Engineering System Solutions; and others--for their
collaborative and conscientious work to establish this exceptional
research facility that is mindful of our environment.

Energy efficiencies at the facility have resulted in its energy use
being nearly half that of other conventially-designed laboratories. In
addition to its impressive energy savings, the facility's design also
reduces its water usage. Nearly all of the construction waste was
recycled, reused or repurposed, and one-third of the facility was
constructed using recycled materials.

Idahoans are leading the way in developing technological and
scientific advancements that are beneficial around the world. The
exceptional research and development being conducted at the Idaho
National Laboratory is an asset to our State and Nation. I commend all
those on the EIL project team for their forward-thinking work.
Congratulations on receiving this award. I look forward to continuing
to follow your success.

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