The value of sustainable buildings is well documented, with rental premiums of 6% and sales premiums of 7.6% across commercial properties. Companies are willing to pay more for energy-efficient buildings if they expect those upgrades will translate to lower operating costs. The problem today is that finding those types of properties has become increasingly difficult.…
Hot summer days and cold winters can be expensive for office building owners. According to the EPA, heating and cooling is one of the top uses for water consumption in office buildings. Energy represents nearly 20% of operational costs with more than 50% of energy use in the average office building coming from lighting, heating,…