The GSA’s Request for Lease Proposals (RLP) Template sets forth instructions and requirements for proposals for a Lease described in the RLP documents. The Government will evaluate proposals conforming to the RLP requirements in accordance with the Method of Award set forth within the document to select an Offeror for award. The Government will award […]
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U.S. Government Services Association global lease template between lessor, lessee and government.
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Submeter technology allows landlords to collect better detailed information on individual energy consumption. Submeter measurement allows landlords and tenants to create strategies to save energy, lower operational and maintenance costs and keep people healthy and comfortable. A recent analysis by the Landlord-Tenant Energy Partnership—an initiative led by the Institute for Market Transformation , the International
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Tenant energy efficiency is key for driving down energy use in buildings. In this webinar, you can learn how three industry-leading programs—Green Lease Leaders, Urban Land Institute’s Tenant Energy Optimization Program (TEOP), and ENERGY STAR Tenant Space— together can guide building owners in optimizing energy savings in the rapidly changing work environment. The webinar hosts
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Retrofitting commercial buildings by adopting energy efficiency measures in tenant and common spaces can significantly lower a building’s energy consumption and utility bills. However, due to traditional leases that currently obligate landlords to provide energy even when it is not needed, commercial buildings are not as efficient as they could be. Performance-based leases introduce provisions
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This article from the journal Environmental Law in New York discusses the value of high-performance leases, also called performance-based leases, for reducing carbon emissions in commercial buildings. Authors include Audi Banny, Jeff Gracer, Margaret Holden, Stuart Kaplan, and Stephanie Margolis. Reprinted from Environmental Law in New York with permission. Copyright 2021 Matthew Bender & Company,
As cities, counties, and states across the U.S. seek to reduce carbon emissions and associated energy use, an increasing number of jurisdictions are exploring building performance standards that set and enforce performance targets for buildings. These performance-based policies and laws will require changing how landlords and tenants interact with one another to drive better overall
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Now more than ever, commercial real estate brokers have many reasons to pay attention to green building practices. From new technology and regulations, to corporate responsibility and sustainability programs driving demand for more efficient spaces and buildings that achieve designations such as LEED or ENERGY STAR, green is more than just a trend in commercial
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This webinar from the Better Buildings Alliance explores how green leasing offers a competitive advantage for multiple sectors, helping buildings be more flexible, save money, and reduce climate and health risks. Hosted by Hannah Debelius with the U.S. Department of Energy, this webinar gathers industry experts Audi Banny from Institute for Market Transformation, Sam Stockdale
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This resource shows how improving the energy efficiency of Class B and C office buildings is doable with relatively simple, lower-cost measures that not only enhance building performance, but boost property values and make the buildings more competitive. Information, resources, and funding constraints often hold back these types of buildings from implementing impactful energy-efficiency projects
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