from GlobeSt (11/30):
November 30, 2008 06:51pm
New Law Ranks Commercial Buildings by Efficiency
By Brian K. Miller
"SAN FRANCISCO-A new law on the books means commercial building owners in California are about to see how they stack up against their peers in terms of energy consumption—and so, too, are the buildings’ prospective buyers, financiers and lessees. For owners who have been proactive, the information could push a lot of business their way as businesses look for energy efficient buildings that will help them meet their own sustainability goals. For owners who have not been proactive the imminent list could prompt improvements or result in lower occupancies and lower lease rates." ...
"Under AB 1103, beginning this January, electric and gas utilities are required to maintain records of the energy consumption data of all nonresidential buildings to which they provide service and, upon request of an owner, upload those records to a secure online interactive energy management tool maintained by the US Environmental Protection Agency that tracks and assess energy and water consumption." ...
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AB 1103 requires sellers and lesser to disclose the energy rating of a building to the buyer or lesser, much in the same way that car dealers are required to disclose a car's fuel efficiency to the consumer.
Companies like Partner Energy (www.ptrenergy.com) are providing necessary energy audits so that building owners can meet their legal obligation and take advantage of the knowledge gained to make target investments in their buildings.
Also look at environmental building strategies www.ebsconsultants.net Their mission is to provide energy audits that find the optimal sustainable alternatives to maximize our clients bottom line$
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