Energy Star
The Retail Challenge
Energy Star is running a pilot with about 70 organizations through the end of this year for the Energy Star for Tenants program, previously known as Tenant Star.
Introducing Irvine’s Tallest Office Tower Yet
Developed in less than two years, 400 Spectrum Center overlooks Orange County from 323 feet in the air—just a few inches more than its sister building, 200 Spectrum Center.
UMB Bank Inks Long-Term Office Lease in Fort Worth
The company will occupy 12,000 square feet of office space on the fifth floor of an iconic Fort Worth building, as well as a 7,000-square-foot lobby. UMB Bank entered the Texas market four years ago.
KBS Picks Up South Carolina Office Tower
CBRE’s team of Patrick Gildea, Matt Smith, Justin Parsonnet, Martin Moore and Aaron Dupree worked on behalf of the seller in the transaction. The asset was 98 percent leased at the time of the sale.
CBRE to Lease Redeveloped Houston Office Towers
CBRE’s Warren Savery and Jason Presley will spearhead leasing efforts at the LEED Gold-certified buildings, known as Park Towers North and South.
PGIM Acquires Midtown Atlanta Office Tower
The real estate investment arm of the insurance company purchased the LEED Gold certified asset from Crocker Partners on behalf of institutional investors.
Velocis Snags WPB Office Tower
The LEED Silver certified property is 47 percent occupied and will undergo extensive renovations, including the creation of a modern tenant lounge.
Nation’s Greenest Office Markets: CBRE Report
The study found that institutional owners continue to seek green building certifications across the 30 largest metros of the U.S. Of all the properties surveyed, 10.3 percent have Energy Star labels while 4.7 percent are LEED certified.
Transwestern, Rivion Partner in Sustainability
Formerly Transwestern Sustainability Services, the firm will provide consulting services to commercial real estate owners, users and operators globally.
What’s Ahead for Energy Star?
With the fiscal year ending on Sept. 30 and the 2018 midterm elections on the horizon, the popular EPA program might be back on the chopping block.