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Engaging Tenants in Energy Efficiency

Green Lease Check-up Worksheet for Tenants Green Leases

Green Lease Check-up Worksheet for Tenants

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Adding Efficiency to Commercial Bank Renovations: Integrated Systems Package Case Study

This case study describes the implementation of the Tenant Fit-Out Integrated Systems Package (ISP) at a retail bank branch, including project details, key takeaways, and data comparisons before and after the renovations.

Prologis's Solution for Accessing Tenant Utility Data in Triple-Net Leased Buildings Implementation Model

In order to benchmark energy data and identify efficiency opportunities, Prologis developed a multi-pronged approach to gain access to tenant utility data through the modification of lease language and coordination with utilities.

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Shorenstein Properties: Flip the Switch Tenant Engagement Program Implementation Model

Shorenstein's “Flip the Switch” Program was initiated in 2011 to broaden tenant awareness of energy savings opportunities in their leased spaces by providing actionable strategies for reducing consumption resulting in an average of 27% reduction in plug load energy use.

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CommonWealth Partners: Impacting Energy Use Though Tenant Engagement Implementation Model

CommonWealth Partners developed a Tenant Engagement Program that increased tenant awareness for energy efficiency and sustainability, which helped them achieve an average ENERGY STAR score of 90 out of 10 portfolio-wide as a result.

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UC Berkeley: Energy Savings Through Campus and Occupant Engagement Implementation Model

UC Berkeley's Energy Management Initiative (EMI) targets building occupants through building surveys and energy dashboards, and allocates energy cost responsibility to individual campus operating units to achieve savings of $6.5 million in just three years.

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Published on: 07/20/2016