Sustainability
BOMA/GLA Policy Committees Year in ReviewÂ
BOMA/GLA provides valuable policy committees that focus on crucial topics affecting our members. These committees serve as a platform for property managers to stay informed, engage in discussions, and influence policies that impact the commercial real estate industry.
Read MoreLA City Council Passes Building Performance Standards ProgramÂ
The Los Angeles City Council has recently approved revisions to the City’s Existing Buildings Energy and Water Efficiency (EBEWE) Ordinance, introducing new Building Performance Standards (BPS) aimed at decarbonizing the building sector.
Read MoreBOMA/GLA’s Sustainability Committee Tours SoCalGas’ Hydrogen-Powered Microgrid and HomeÂ
BOMA/GLA Sustainability Committee had the unique opportunity to tour SoCalGas’s [H2] Innovation Experience, a state-of-the-art facility that highlights the future of clean energy.
Read MoreHow Smart Building Solutions Can Reduce Operational Costs for BOMA MembersÂ
The latest BOMA International playbook on smart building technology offers helpful tips to cut operational costs while running your building more efficiently.
Read MoreKey Rebates and Incentives for Commercial PropertiesÂ
California’s frequent droughts have led to incentives from agencies like the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) and the LA Department of Water and Power (LADWP).
Read MoreAligning LA Commercial Properties with the New Zero Emissions BenchmarkÂ
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released a national definition for “zero emissions buildings” to guide the real estate industry in cutting carbon emissions.
Read MoreCity Aims to Use Performance Standards to Decarb Existing Buildings
The City of Los Angeles is developing a new program focused on decarbonizing existing 20,000 Sq. Ft. residential and commercial buildings. This program will be developed by LA’s Department of Building & Safety in alignment with the city’s Green New Deal and stems from an existing building decarbonization ordinance previously passed.
Read MoreLADWP’s New Incentive Program
Understanding all the various energy efficiency requirements and incentives can be overwhelming. However, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power’s Business Offerings for Sustainable Solutions (BOSS) program can support business growth, especially as regulations become stricter. This rebate enables a business to potentially recoup their entire investment.
Read MoreNew Study Finds that the Salton Sea Has Enough Lithium to Power Nearly 400 Million EVs
A new analysis of the Salton Sea has found that there is enough Lithium to power nearly 400 million electric vehicles.
Read MoreBiden Administration Announces Hydrogen Investment for SoCal Ports
The Biden Administration has announced a major investment in hydrogen production for the SoCal ports.
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