MGHPCC Becomes First University Research Data Center Awarded LEED® Platinum Certification

The Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Center (MGHPCC) has become the first university research data center to receive a LEED® Platinum certification, the highest green building ranking. The MGHPCC is also one of only 13 data centers in the country to receive a Platinum certification. Computing centers are typically large users of energy.

Boston University is a partner in the Massachusetts Green High-Performance Computing Center (MGHPCC), a collaboration of universities, industry, and the Massachusetts state government.

MGHPCC: Going Platinum: MGHPCC Becomes First University Research Data Center Awarded LEED® Platinum Certification