Innovation meets conservation at Northampton-based PeoplesBank’s newest branch in Northampton.

The 300 King St. branch is LEED certified and features electric vehicle charging stations as well as an open-concept floor plan that "feels more like an Apple store than a traditional branch," according to a press release. Store customers will also be able to set up accounts or check their email using iPads provided by the bank.

"Each time we plan a new branch, we view it as an opportunity to enhance our banking model," Douglas Bowen, president and CEO of PeoplesBank, said in a statement. "For this office, we began to think about how we could create value. So we decided to redefine community banking – not only in this office, but throughout our organization."

Under Bowen’s leadership, PeoplesBank has financed more than $60 million in wind, solar and hydroelectric energy projects. It has also built a LEED Silver Certified office in Springfield and a LEED Gold Certified office in West Springfield. Both buildings were the first of their kind in each community.

"These innovations and best practices will be implemented throughout our branch network in the near future," Bowen said in a statement.