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By Scott Friedman Five ways to Green your building for free
hear a lot of complaints about the costs associated with sustainability retro- fits. People say, “They are too expensive, they don’t provide a quick enough payback, etc.” There are also problems with most commercial real estate because there is a gap between tenants and landlords with re- gard to who pays for upgrades and who benefits (the “what’s in it for me issue?”). I believe that people are causing climate change and that we should all do as much as we can to change the way we do things. With that said, I understand that business and property owners need to watch their expenses and make the best decisions for themselves and their companies. Here are 5 ways to reduce your carbon footprint that will cost you little or nothing: 1. Do your Own Energy Audit. Energy audits mostly consist of checking that major building systems are in proper working order. Tightening up the building envelope by seal- I
ing leaks, adding insulation and evaluating lighting and HVAC systems are the main tasks. Professional auditors provide a comprehensive report with lots of suggestions for best practices. However, if you are not willing to pay for this, you can do it yourself. Have your facility maintenance personnel do a thorough walk through of your property and take notes on anything that is not in working order. Have them pay attention to windows and doors to make sure they are properly sealed. Evaluate lighting and consider replacing burnt out bulbs with energy efficient light fixtures and bulbs (there may be rebates that apply). Fix problems with
continued on page 16A 3. Buy Green Power. Many states are unregulated for vents, fans, belts, etc. Small unaddressed airflow issues add up. Starting somewhere and doing something is better than ignoring easily addressed problems. 2. Create anAwareness Buzz. Get the occupants in your build- ing involved. Educating people on what they can do may have a huge effect. Recycling, turn- ing off lights, powering down equipment and double sided printing are all behavioral items that can easily be worked into people’s regular routines. Behavioral changes can make a big difference.
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