LPL Financial, the nation’s largest independent broker-dealer, today celebrated the opening of its new San Diego headquarters.

Tower II at La Jolla Commons is the largest net-zero energy commercial office building in the United States, according to the firm.

The design of the 13 story, 415,000 square foot office tower incorporated sophisticated green technologies and health and wellness benefits for its employees throughout.

More than 1,600 LPL Financial employees from seven office buildings in La Jolla have moved into the new facility.

The tower utilizes three fuel cells that convert biogas into carbon-neutral electricity that will allow the building to achieve net-zero energy status.

In addition, the tower is furnished with LED lights that feature automatic dimming capabilities based on the degree of available natural light, as well as occupancy sensors that turn lights off by detecting unoccupied offices.

Eighty-eight percent of the tower’s water consumption, nearly 2.5 million gallons annually, will be recycled and used for irrigation and other building needs.

Employee-focused sustainability programs encourage employees to recycle, compost and carpool. On-site charging stations for electric vehicles are also available for employee use.

In addition to these sustainable features, Tower II at La Jolla Commons also offers a number of employee amenities, including an on-site health and fitness center with a certified wellness manager and a cafeteria featuring healthy food options.

“Leveraging technology and advanced materials to minimize our impact on the environment while creating a positive work environment for our employees is consistent with our values as a firm and indicative of our strong commitment to being a socially responsible corporate citizen,” said Mark Casady, chairman and CEO of LPL Financial. “By bringing employees together in this beautiful and inspiring workspace, we are ushering in a new era of collaboration and innovation that we believe will yield benefits not only for employees but also for the clients we serve.”