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Utilities and You: Incentives and Rebates January 3, 2022 | By: Owen Kavanagh From the western coasts of the Pacific to the eastern shores of the Atlantic, and everywhere in between, utility companies manage the energy, water, and gas used by the commercial real estate industry. Utility companies [...] - Environmental Sustainability, Technology
Measuring Energy Performance: Exploring Tomorrow’s Technology and Techniques November 22, 2021 | By: Owen Kavanagh Energy performance and measurement are integral in the maintenance and operations of a building. ENERGY STAR® is not the only tracking tool around, and a new method is making waves in the Northeastern and Western market [...] - 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 [...] - 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
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
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, 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
Don’t Waste Good Waste: Composting for Commercial July 7, 2020 | By: Molly Looman Rooftop gardens and water- saving interior landscapes are already integrating green practices into the daily lives of tenants and staff. However, there is another green system that is becoming popular in commercial bui [...] - Design & Construction, Environmental Sustainability
Sustainable Sites: What Your Site Needs to Stay Green June 22, 2020 | By: Molly Looman The amount of thought and organization that goes into managing a site. While it is always stressful to add another consideration to the plate, keeping a site sustainable can save money and time in the long run, while mak [...] - Environmental Sustainability, Operations & Maintenance
Sustainability: From Low-Hanging Fruit to Cutting Edge February 12, 2020 | By: Molly Looman Sustainability can sometimes feel like a nebulous goal. People throw the word around a lot, but it seems overwhelming to tackle an entire sustainability project at once. While large scale changes can have social and econ [...] - Environmental Sustainability, Professional Development
Are You a LEED-er? What LEED Credentialing Means for O+M January 7, 2020 | By: Molly Looman Green jobs and environmentally conscious management practices are ever-growing in the commercial real estate and facilities management industry. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) credentialin [...] - Healthy Buildings
Operating WELL – What Building Engineers Need to Know About the WELL Building Standard October 16, 2019 | By: Molly Looman The alphabet soup of designations, certifications and qualifications can be difficult to wade through. Finding out what to prioritize and which ventures will better your career and your building can be even trickier. One [...] - Design & Construction, Lighting
Lighten Up: CRE Trends in Lighting July 24, 2019 | By: Molly Looman Who turns on the lights in your building? Are they on a sensor? A timer? Is there a switch? Most people, unless they are the ones turning the lights on, don’t think about it. Lights are always just there. This vital [...] - Environmental Sustainability, Roofing
Urban Beekeeping and CRE – Susan Hammer July 1, 2019 | By: Susan Hammer Susan Hammer with JLL talks about what it's like to have beehives on properties and the decision to put them on her Beacon-owned property in Chicago. Find out more about urban beekeeping and what it takes here: http://om [...] - Environmental Sustainability, Professional Development
BOMI-HP: The High-Performance, Environmental Sustainability Designation June 26, 2019 | By: Molly Looman What does it mean to run a high-performance building? The task to make large-scale systems work efficiently and environmentally can seem daunting. With occupancy demand on the rise, it may seem there is more needed for a [...] - 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 [...]