Popular today announced the opening of the new eco-friendly prototype branch in the city of Isabela; Highway # 4494, intersection with highway number two. This new installation distinguishes itself because it can continue to run without electricity or water after a natural disaster.
With this initiative, the financial institution wants to provide uninterrupted service and at the same time offer customers a better experience at the location.
“One of Popular’s main goals is to take advantage of the most innovative resources and put them at the service of our customers. This new model can withstand sustained wind speeds of up to 100mph, and has water and electricity with a solar power system and net metering, ”said Luis Cestero, executive vice president of Popular’s Individual Banking Group.
The building, with 5300 square meters of interior space and 2500 square meters in the autobanco area, has solar panels that generate 75% of the annual electrical load, connected to an emergency generator and batteries. The facility also has a rain collection system that can be used in green area irrigation and sanitary use. “With this industry model, we can serve our customers faster and more efficiently after a natural disaster or other situations,” Cestero concludes.
The inauguration of this space represents the consolidation of the establishments that were located in Isabela Pueblo and Isabela Mall. Other attractions this establishment has are a unique architectural design, a lighting system with a powerful LED lamp to reduce energy consumption, air conditioning with air filtration (UV light) for air purification and elimination of bacteria and viruses; Highly efficient fans with variable speed control, parking space to charge electric vehicles, sun shades and eaves to prevent the sun and heat from entering the branch interior.
The outer façade stands out for the crystals surrounding it, with an ultraviolet reduction system that allows for more natural lighting. Inside, white stands out on all walls to emphasize the blue corporate color in the payer area, and the modular workspaces with divisions up to the ceiling for more privacy for our customers.
The office has a bank representative, shift system and three smart touch screen ATMs where customers can deposit, pay and withdraw. It also has five lanes of autobanco, a coin exchange machine, an express mailbox for deposits and payments, bank advisors who will provide assistance in opening individual and commercial accounts, as well as other services.
Popular began integrating eco-friendly facilities in 2007, the first in Los Prados, Caguas. The Isabela branch is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm and on Saturday from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. For more information, interested parties can visit: www.popular.com