Green Leases: The Business Case For High Performing Buildings

Brokers and agents are at the core of every real estate transaction, and now more than ever, commercial real estate brokers are paying attention to green building practices. From new technology and regulations, to corporate responsibility and sustainability programs, demand for increasingly efficient spaces and buildings that achieve designations such as LEED, Austin Energy Green Building or ENERGY STAR is more than just a trend in commercial real estate; it’s here to stay.

Learn how green/energy efficient buildings are evolving to become the high-performance standard across the commercial and industrial market. Whether you’ve been working with green buildings for decades or you’re just getting started, this course shows how actual buildings incorporate energy efficiency and sustainability elements and how these play into operational and investment decisions for long-term success and financial gains.

• major drivers for green building demand
• relevant local energy policies and opportunities
• energy efficiency & sustainability in traditional leases
• case studies and resources

Institute for Market Transformation, ABOR, Austin Energy Green Building and ECAD