The City of Cincinnati identified a high level of energy burden among its residents compared to peer cities, and wanted an equitable way to reduce energy costs. As part of the Bloomberg American Cities Climate Challenge (Climate Challenge), the City developed a suite of programs called WarmUp Cincy that offers financial incentives to support for both tenants […]
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As IMT Associate Director Audi Banny has made clear—and many in real estate are now painfully aware of—leases are critical to reducing building energy use. Traditional leases are not flexible in times of crisis, and often have clauses requiring buildings to meet criteria for heat or cooling that only make sense if a building is occupied.
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What is the business case for energy efficiency in buildings? Earlier this year, the City Energy Project—a joint initiative of IMT and the Natural Resources Defense Council—sought to tackle this question by interviewing executives at three leading real estate companies. In synthesizing their feedback in a recently released report, CEP aimed to identify commonalities that
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Local governments have a critical role to play in reducing greenhouse gases, particularly those related to emissions from buildings. While much of their impact is tied to policy, local governments also play an influential role as landlords and tenants. In that capacity, an increasing number of localities are leveraging green leases to address sustainability goals while lowering
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Tenant satisfaction and employee retention help make a strong case for investing in a health and wellness strategy that aligns with energy efficiency and sustainability goals for commercial & retail properties. A couple years ago I was a long-time resident of New York City. Like many commuters, I chose to ride my bike six miles
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This year, Cleveland continued to build strong climate action momentum by becoming the first city to earn the Green Lease Leader designation. The city’s Chief of Sustainability Matt Gray recognized that green leases are an essential tool to include in Cleveland’s city-wide climate action plans and meet its ambitious greenhouse gas emissions reductions goals. “Cleveland has
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