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Owned by GE Asset Management and managed by CB Richard Ellis, our team's hard work and innovative ideas have paid off with the success of significantly reducing energy consumption and will continue to pay off with the future implementation of energy conservation strategies.
Our primary focus in realizing optimal energy reduction results has been to first educate the property management and engineering staff, and then educate the tenants of the building. Spreading the word to our tenants and raising energy conservation awareness makes all occupants of the building part of our team and allows them to take part by implementing energy saving tools and practices in the course of their business.
Secondly, by redefining our maintenance and operations procedures as well as upgrading to energy efficient equipment, we have attained substantial savings. One of the most popular upgrades, with proven savings for office buildings of this size, is lighting.
Here in the desert, HVAC usage plays a big part in energy consumption. By providing air conditioning only during regular business hours, adjusting temperature set points, limiting after-hours usage by request only we are able to manage electricity usage and eliminate energy waste. Furthermore, regular preventative maintenance is a key factor in ensuring that all systems continue to operate efficiently.
Having the ENERGY STAR label and our plaques proudly displayed in the building is only the beginning. By tracking our energy consumption each month using EPA's Portfolio Manager we are able to stay on top of our savings and maintain control of actual energy usage. Through ongoing training, we continue to look for new ways to save, stay current on new technology, and stay on the cutting edge of energy conservation. We're saving energy while maintaining occupant comfort and making a testament to protecting the environment for future generations.
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