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When commercial property owners want to increase asset value, they usually face a choice about how to get the best return from making further capital investments into their property. Solar lease agreements change this equation. Under a solar lease agreement, the...
In the commercial real estate sector, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) programs are no longer optional considerations—they’re essential business drivers. For both firms managing multiple properties and large corporate brands, strong ESG performance...
For real estate investment trusts and local property owners alike, energy independence and efficiency are becoming key objectives to realize success. Rising costs of grid electricity and other economic factors make having comprehensive strategies a must. Due to the...
For many commercial and industrial property owners in Massachusetts, solar energy is gaining ground as a new frontier for independence—both financially and from the grid. Through powerful government incentives or lucrative leasing agreements, owners now have plenty of...
Data can be chaos in any industry, but none more than the renewables space. From operational efficiency and project finance to environmental metrics and local regulations, developers can have a hard time wading through the complexities to create business models that...
How Maryland Commercial Property Owners can Increase NOI with Community Solar For Marylanders, especially those that own or manage commercial and industrial properties, solar is the next frontier. Through careful investment and government policy, the state’s making...
In the real estate industry, it’s becoming more important than ever to monitor the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of your properties. From REITs to independent owners, everyone’s facing mounting internal and external pressure. Across the US, regulators are creating...
Sustainability is a hot button issue for most large-scale commercial operations, but many don’t know where to begin. With the evolving environmental legislation and increased focus on eco-friendly practices, not to mention the allure of going carbon neutral, investors...
It’s no secret that sustainability or ESG considerations are becoming increasingly important in the corporate and investment world. But these criteria, otherwise known as environmental, social, and governance, are more than just ethical concerns, they are also...
Environmental impacts are a hot issue in the commercial property ownership community. From energy efficiency to water use, corporate brands everywhere are beginning to monitor their sustainability at a large scale. The key drivers for these initiatives are both the...
It’s no surprise that the world is becoming more environmentally conscious. Society is taking note of carbon footprints and eco-friendly practices, and it’s having a steady impact on our home and work lives. Unsurprisingly, this has led to the rise of numerous...
Commercial real estate is a rapidly-evolving world. From the rise of flexible working spaces to new advances in technology, it can be hard to tell how else CRE could grow. But, sustainability is still a major opportunity for the industry. Commercial buildings use...