Energy Efficiency - Tenants AWARE
A new consumer label that would grade all commercial buildings according to their energy efficiency is being developed by the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). Known for its development of commercial building code standards, the society’s label would measure both the design efficiency and operational performance of buildings, similar to the government’s Energy Star program. ASHRAE said it would eventually like to expand the label to include property types not covered by Energy Star. If that effort is successful, ASHRE indicated it would push for an international expansion.
For more information visit www.ashrae.org.
So, what does this mean for you?!?
Well – with a new standard comes a new market opportunity. Buildings which certify under the new building energy label will be leaders in the market place. Tenants will be looking for this label because they want to know that the building they are leasing space in is energy compliant and energy efficient. With rising energy costs, this is one of the top concerns in our market.
- JM
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