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Building Facts In the United States alone, buildings account for: 72% of electricity consumption, 39% of energy use, 38% of all carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions, 40% of raw materials use, 30% of waste output (136 million tons annually) 14% of potable water consumption.

Economic Benefits Reduce operating costs Enhance asset value and profits Improve employee productivity and satisfaction Optimize life-cycle economic performance

Environmental Benefits Enhance and protect ecosystems and biodiversity Improve air and water quality Reduce solid waste Conserve natural resources

Health and Community Benefits Improve air, thermal, and acoustic environments Enhance occupant comfort and health Minimize strain on local infrastructure Contribute to overall quality of life

Commercial Real Estate Benefits Less expensive to operate Better tenant attraction and retention rates Preserve building value Lenders offering preferred lending terms

What is LEED? Leading Edge Environmental Design developed by the US Green Building Counsel NOTE: Buildings get Certified, People get Accredited (LEED AP)

LEED Cont’d Measures a building on a rating system based on comprehensive green aspects: Locations & Linkages Awareness & Education Innovation in Design Regional Priority Sustainable Sites Water Efficiency Energy & Atmosphere Materials & Resources Indoor Environmental Quality

Why LEED? “Gold” standard in green buildings Comprehensive in nature Preliminary studies indicate that highly rated LEED buildings lead to increased productivity (air quality and daylighting?) NOTE: Expensive – may cost $100K for a $5M building to go through certification (above and beyond material costs)

What is EnergyStar? ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. Buildings that score a 75 (meaning that they score better than 75% of similar buildings nationwide) get the EnergyStar label.

EnergyStar cont’d The steps: STEP 1: Make CommitmentMake Commitment STEP 2: Assess PerformanceAssess Performance STEP 3: Set GoalsSet Goals STEP 4: Create Action PlanCreate Action Plan STEP 5: Implement Action PlanImplement Action Plan STEP 6: Evaluate ProgressEvaluate Progress STEP 7: Recognize AchievementsRecognize Achievements

EnergyStar Cont’d Commercial BuildingsManufacturing Plants Bank branchesAuto assembly plants CourthousesCement plants DormitoriesPetroleum refineries Financial centersPharmaceutical manufacturing plants HospitalsWet corn mills Hotels K-12 schools Medical Offices Offices Retailers Supermarkets Warehouses Facilities eligible to earn the EnergyStar label

Why EnergyStar Relatively low cost to evaluate structures ($2- 8K typically) Marketable brand Starts a cycle of improvement Recognized by municipalities as a ‘green standard’

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