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General Services Administration: Green Leasing Policies and Procedures

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The U.S. Government Services Administration (GSA) incorporates sustainability provisions in these guidelines for leased buildings as new federal laws, policies and Executive Orders are issued. The mandatory provisions within this webpage address sustainable products and practices within leased space including ENERGY STAR guidelines, GSA-issued leasing policies and more. 

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Better Buildings Partnership: U.K. Green Leasing Toolkit

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The BBP has produced a comprehensive Toolkit for green leases to enable owners and occupiers of commercial buildings to work together to reduce the environmental impact of their buildings. This guidance is non-prescriptive, helping owners and occupiers to agree carbon, energy, waste and water reduction strategies which best fit with the circumstances of individual properties. With

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BOMA International: Green Lease Guide

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Thanks to a generous grant from YARDI, BOMA International’s Green Lease Guide is now free to download. This essential guide on crafting a green lease will help you solve your sustainability challenges and build stronger working relationships with your tenants. While the environmental and financial benefits of energy-efficient buildings are undisputed, property professionals need a

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Summary of Model Performance-Based Lease Provisions

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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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High-Performance Leases: A Solution For Reducing Carbon Emissions In Commercial Buildings

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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,

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Getting Started with Performance-Based Leasing

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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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Reference Guide for Tenants

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Green leasing can produce financial and sustainability gains as well as achieve a fundamental shift in what buildings can achieve for occupants and communities. Green leasing practices allow tenants and landlords to collaborate and save energy, reduce costs and achieve organizational sustainability goals.  Developed by the U.S. Department of Energy, this document that provides guidance

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