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LEED statistics:

  • Certain LEED buildings generate $11.24 per square foot more in rent than conventional buildings of the same size
  • LEED buildings have a 3.8% higher occupancy rate
  • On average, LEED buildings are selling for substantially more than non-LEED certified properties, between 3%-10%
  • LEED certified buildings are operating with 30-40% less energy than non-LEED certified buildings
  • Sources: ©2009 theLEED.com, floridatriplenet.com

Energy Star statistics:

  • On average, ENERGY STAR buildings use 35 percent less energy than average buildings.
  • ENERGY STAR buildings cost $0.54 less per square foot to operate when compared to an average building; when compared to a below-average building, they cost $2.10 less per square foot to operate.
  • ENERGY STAR office properties gross higher rents and higher occupancy rates than their non-ENERGY STAR counterparts.
  • Sources: energystar.gov, Co-Star evaluation 2007

Tools to fight global warming while at work

  • Did you know that the energy used by a building to support just one office worker for a day causes more than twice as many greenhouse gas emissions as that worker’s drive to and from work? Explore the tools on this page to learn how you can fight global warming while you’re at work.

Source: http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=bygtw.showSplash

 

News

Green Buildings: Fewer Sick Days, Higher Rents
The study found a decrease in sick days translated into a net impact of nearly $5.00 per square foot per year, increase in productivity about $20 per square foot and green buildings have 3.5% lower vacancy rates and 13% higher rental rates than the market.
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BusinessWeek: Green Buildings: Fewer Sick Days, Higher Rents
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Feds Launch $130 Million Building Energy Efficiency Effort
Seven federal agencies have issued a combined funding opportunity announcement of up to $129.7 million over five years to create an Energy Regional Innovation Cluster (E-RIC).
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MA Ramps Up Projects to Save $22M in Energy at State Buildings
The state of Massachusetts is offering a new financing plan that allows the Commonwealth to fund energy efficient and renewable energy projects at dozens of state buildings
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NY Injects $100M into Energy Efficiency Projects
New York companies will be able to improve the energy efficiency of their manufacturing facilities and data centers with the addition of $100 million in funds from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority. Read More

Tips

Tax Incentives for Green Buildings
A deduction of up to $1.80 per square foot is available through 2013 for certain energy efficient features in a commercial building construction or retrofit.
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Tools to fight global warming while at work
Did you know that the energy used by a building to support just one office worker for a day causes more than twice as many greenhouse gas emissions as that worker’s drive to and from work? Explore the tools on this page to learn how you can fight global warming while you’re at work.
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