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Could LEED Kill the College Dorm Mini-Fridge?
One school has already banned them from its dorm to save energy. Will others follow?
Owning a mini-fridge in college is a rite of passage. But one school is killing off that tradition for the sake of the planet ... and for higher LEED ratings.
The Bridgewater State College in Massachusetts has banned mini-fridges in its new residence hall. The dorm was designed by architecture firm Perkins+Will, and was mandated by the state to boast a LEED Silver certification. The firm is actually anticipating a LEED Gold rating after audits are complete, largely because of its impressive energy efficiency.