The Oregon Convention Center (OCC) is one that stands out from the pack of convention centers across the United States. It is the largest convention center in the Pacific Northwest, with approximately a million square feet of meeting rooms, exhibit space and two large ballrooms. The OCC was the first convention center in the world to be certified in the LEED Existing Buildings 1.0 category, as well as the only to re-certify at a higher level - LEED Silver in LEED EB 2.0. The decision to continuously improve sustainability and minimize their carbon footprint is what sets the Oregon Convention Center apart the most. The facility has been recycling since its completion in 1991, long before it became "cool" to talk about being green. For the past decade, the OCC has set increasingly impressive sustainability goals to improve the building’s energy performance and operational efficiency.
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