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- Books / Blogs, Environmental Sustainability
2021 ENERGY STAR® Content Guide October 28, 2021 | By: CRE Insight Journal Since its inception, ENERGY STAR® has helped American businesses and families save 5 trillion kilowatt-hours of electricity and avoid more than $450 Billion in energy costs. This important program was the centerpiece of [...] - Environmental Sustainability, Operations & Maintenance
Building Benchmarking: Mark Graves October 28, 2021 | By: Mark Graves Along the path towards energy efficiency and an ENERGY STAR®, benchmarking is an integral first step. Improving efficiency, reducing cost, and creating a better tomorrow all begin with sustainable choices. In this video [...] - Environmental Sustainability, Operations & Maintenance
Building Benchmarking: Chris Lelle October 26, 2021 | By: Chris Lelle In the journey to energy efficiency and a high ENERGY STAR® score, benchmarking is an essential step in building value. In this video, Chris Lelle, Portfolio Chief Engineer with Lincoln Property Company, explores the wa [...] - Environmental Sustainability, Financial Management
Ways to Save: Sustainability Resources October 25, 2021 | By: Owen Kavanagh Sustainability is an important and tangible concern for everyone involved in buildings, from the owners and staff down to the tenants themselves. The United States Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Energy, a [...] - Environmental Sustainability, Operations & Maintenance
Building Benchmarking: Constance Hodges October 21, 2021 | By: Constance Hodges In the journey to energy efficiency and a high ENERGY STAR® score, benchmarking is an essential step. In this video, Constance Hodges with Cousins Properties, details how ENERGY STAR® benchmarking can enhance your buil [...] - Environmental Sustainability, Financial Management, Operations & Maintenance, Technology
Ways to Save: Energy Management and Information Systems October 20, 2021 | By: Owen Kavanagh Identifying, calculating, and managing your energy consumption data is vital for building operations and improvement. Energy Management and Information Systems (EMIS) are an important set of tools to understand and impro [...] - Environmental Sustainability, Operations & Maintenance
Building Benchmarking: Joe Sorbet October 14, 2021 | By: Joe Sorbet, SMA, SMT In the journey to energy efficiency and a high ENERGY STAR® score, benchmarking is an essential step. In this video, Joe Sorbet, SMA, SMT with Collaborative Real Estate explains how he used benchmarking with his buildin [...] - Environmental Sustainability, Lighting
Ways to Save: Lighting October 13, 2021 | By: Owen Kavanagh From the mightiest light house to the tiniest tech room, lighting is integral to the work we do. Lights provide visibility, comfort, and safety, but lighting costs can be a massive drain on building budgets. Light [...] - Design & Construction, Environmental Sustainability
Sustainable Performance: Key Performance Indicators Property Managers and Operators Should Evaluate October 12, 2021 | By: Owen Kavanagh With maintenance and operation costs on the rise, sustainability is becoming more important everyday. Sustainable options exist in nearly every commercial real estate market, but what are some of the ways sustainable per [...] - Environmental Sustainability, Roofing
Sustainable Options in Roofing October 11, 2021 | By: Owen Kavanagh A good roof can keep out the rain, snow, and wind, all while enabling a comfortable office environment for tenants. Roofing options have improved in recent years, and these options can be a great way to improve your ENER [...] - Environmental Sustainability
History and Impact of the Energy Star® Program October 7, 2021 | By: Scott Baker The ENERGY STAR® program has had a significant impact on the energy efficiency and savings of residential and commercial properties alike. In this video, Scott Baker with Baker Engineering discusses the benefits he has [...] - Environmental Sustainability, Financial Management, Lighting, Operations & Maintenance
Ways to Save: Low-Hanging Fruit October 6, 2021 | By: Owen Kavanagh Upgrades to your building’s efficiency are not always expensive, some solutions are cheap, easy, and can be done without buying anything or bringing in a consultant. These low-hanging fruits are great for helping your [...] - Environmental Sustainability
How is an ENERGY STAR® Score Calculated? October 4, 2021 | By: Owen Kavanagh ENERGY STAR® is an important program for buildings and their owners, engineers, and managers. Ninety percent of American households recognize the ENERGY STAR® label as a marker of energy efficiency on buildings, applia [...] - Environmental Sustainability, Industrial Real Estate
Advanced Industrial Sustainability Initiatives July 21, 2021 | By: Luci Smith, BOMA Fellow, RPA, FMA Sponsored by Imperial Dade. Many organizations are beginning to set long term goals and benchmarks for energy consumption, water usage and carbon emissions. In this video, Luci Smith with Link Logistics explains what so [...] - Environmental Sustainability, Financial Management
Understanding 179D: Commercial Building Energy Efficiency Tax Deductions July 12, 2021 | By: Owen Kavanagh Many building owners and designers are moving towards “greener” pastures, but renovating and building environmentally friendly buildings can be costly. To incentivize more eco-friendly design, the United States Gover [...] -
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The Transforming of CRE through ESG April 15, 2021 | By: Eric Tilden, Rachel Schiftan, Lee Dunfee Environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals are becoming larger considerations for many properties and organizations. In this educational session recorded during the 2021 BOMA Southern Region Conference presented by [...] - Environmental Sustainability
Climbing Towards Zero Net Energy Buildings February 22, 2021 | By: Molly Looman While many property professionals and building owners aim to be energy efficient and have green elements, some teams are reaching for the maximum in decreasing their carbon footprint. Zero net energy buildings are becomi [...] - Environmental Sustainability, Financial Management
Breaking Down the Triple Bottom Line September 28, 2020 | By: Molly Looman The triple bottom line is a term thrown around in economics and ethics courses to describe a new focus for organizations. Instead of focusing solely on the gain in the form of profits, organizations are encouraged to loo [...] - Environmental Sustainability
Defining the Role of the Sustainability Manager – Craig Haglund April 29, 2019 | By: Craig Haglund Craig Haglund with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency discusses the role of the "energy" or "sustainability" manager in property management. Explaining how this role benefits and impacts a business, building or org [...] - Environmental Sustainability
Defining the Value of ENERGY STAR Certification – Craig Haglund February 25, 2019 | By: Craig Haglund Craig Haglund, ENERGY STAR Program Manager for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, discusses the external value that ENERGY STAR certification brings to your building or property. In addition to offering industry-l [...]