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January 2019 www.crej.com January 2019 — Property Management Quarterly — Page 27 Energize Denver Awards Letter from the executive director ear Denverites, we have more work show this much energy savings in such calls and answered more than 1,000 Denver Public Health & Envi- to do. a short time period underscores the emails. ronment’s Energize Denver The city and coun- significant potential of other existing We also offer in-person training, program is focused on improv- ty of Denver com- and forthcoming climate action proj- as well as a directory of benchmark- D ing building energy efficiency, mitted to the Paris ects. While some of those initiatives ing services providers so that owners which will help protect Denver’s qual- Climate Agreement will take longer than others to come to and operators have continual access ity of life and strengthen our economy. after President Don- fruition, our strategic and meaningful to assistance. To help each building Reducing energy costs and improving ald Trump withdrew advances with buildings bodes well for understand where they are in the pro- building energy efficiency comprise the United States. the city’s future. cess, we provide scorecards each fall to the single-most significant way build- We have a citywide The energy used in large buildings keep them apprised of year-to-year dif- ing owners and managers can contrib- Robert McDonald goal of reducing is equivalent to 57 percent of Denver’s ferences in their scores, and give them ute to solving climate change while all greenhouse greenhouse gas emissions. Achieving an idea of how they compare to other increasing operating income and mak- gas emissions by 80 percent by 2050. the overall 30 percent reduction goal in Denver buildings. (To find out more ing the building more appealing to Improving energy efficiency is one energy consumption by 2030 is possible about these essential services, visit future tenants, investors and owners. of the most critical ways Denver will if all buildings become as efficient as www.denvergov.org/energizedenver.) Benchmarking is the cornerstone of reach our climate goal. those currently performing at the 81st Building on the success of energy Denver’s strategy for reducing green- Energize Denver aims to improve percentile (as determined by energy benchmarking and our awards pro- house gas emissions from the building the energy efficiency of large build- use intensity) of the building type. In gram, in 2019 we will implement a sector. Buildings in Denver reported ings in Denver, targeting reductions of addition, Denver also would see an new Energy Smart Leasing program to their energy performance to the city 10 percent by 2020 and 30 percent by annual energy savings cost of about help owners and tenants save energy for the first time in 2016, and the 2030, and we believe that our strides $88 million, measured in today’s energy in leased space. Denver’s new Green second time in 2017. Benchmarking thus far have put us on track to meet prices. These energy cost savings can Building Ordinance includes an energy reports from 2017 show that build- those crucial objectives. We believe be achieved with energy-efficiency program as one compliance option ing owners and managers in Denver that you can’t manage what you don’t measures that provide a good return on for existing buildings at the time of saved $13.5 million dollars in 2017 as measure, and so our approach for the investment for owners and tenants. roof replacement. We also promote compared with 2016 – an outstanding city’s climate goals is to implement In addition to benchmarking, Ener- the use of Property Assessed Clean achievement! That means, on average, methods that give us the most up-to- gize Denver gives Energy Efficiency Energy, which allows building owners buildings in Denver cut energy use by date data available in order to evaluate Awards each year to buildings that to finance the upfront costs of energy- 4.5 percent. the information and create thoughtful have improved their energy efficiency efficiency improvements. In addition, Denver buildings had blueprints for the most effective poli- the most. The award-winning offices, Thank you for your support and an average Energy Star score of 66 this cies and procedures. apartments and hotels are presented in dedication to improving energy perfor- year – based on a 1-100 scale in which Because benchmarking is such a these pages. mance. We look forward to continuing one is the worst and 100 is the best – critical core component of the city’s To ensure continued favorable our ongoing partnerships and to forg- which puts us well above the national climate program, the substantial outcomes in compliance, Denver ing new relationships in order to make average score of 50. A key part of those reduction in Denver’s energy use by 4.5 established a help center to provide energy efficiency a reality for every resi- reductions came from the changes percent reveals that our comprehen- support and information via phone dent and business across the city. you and your colleagues are making sive climate action plan (which can be and email for owners and operators to improve energy efficiency in build- reviewed in its entirety at www.den- who have questions or need clari- Sincerely, ings across the city. That’s a great start, vergov.org/climate) is indeed having fications. In the first three quarters Robert McDonald as most cities with benchmarking the intended effect, driving us toward of 2018, the Benchmarking Help Executive director requirements see only 2 to 3 percent greater success in our climate goals. Center, which is run by Overlay Department of Public Health & Envi- savings each year – but we also know The fact that we have been able to Consulting, took more than 5,600 ronment 2018 benchmarking results he Energize Denver Bench- through the reduction in their weather marking Requirement covers normalized site energy use intensity. all buildings over 25,000 square The nonweather normalized sav- feet. The owners and managers ings was 6 percent. These results not T of these buildings must annu- only will help Denver meet its climate ally assess and report their energy change goals, but also they reveal that performance using the Environmental building owners are seeing reduced Protection Agency’s free Energy Star operational costs of $13.5 million. Other Portfolio Manager tool. cities around the nation with bench- Energize Denver aims to unlock big marking and transparency require- cost savings and greenhouse gas emis- ments have seen 2 to 3 percent energy sion reductions in Denver. A report savings year over year from buildings from the Rockefeller Foundation and that are subject to such benchmarking Deutsche Bank Group showed that requirements. investing an estimated $340 million in During this same reporting period, improving building energy efficiency overall compliance rates stayed roughly in Denver could result in $1.3 billion in the same, at about 90 percent. Of the energy savings over 10 years – that’s larger buildings (50,000 sf plus), the $130 million per year in savings using compliance rate was 94 percent, while off-the-shelf energy-efficiency mea- the smaller buildings (25,000-50,000 sf), sures. in their first year of required reporting, The deadline for submitting build- had a compliance rate of 84 percent. ing performance data is June 1 every Along with EUI, Energy Star scores year. Similar to the results from 2017, also are used to asses a building and its in 2018, we achieved an overall compli- efficiency, with ratings of 50 represent- ance rate of 90 percent for all covered ing the national average in efficiency Median Energy Star scores for buildings with two years of benchmarking data buildings. 2018 was the first year that and those over 75 being eligible for buildings 25,000 to 50,000 sf were com- Energy Star certification and recogni- gram lowers the cost of third-party pelled to report; they had a compliance tion for energy efficiency. The figure managers to track their building’s ener- rate of 84 percent. Buildings over 50,000 shows year-over-year changes in financing, which is repaid through gy performance, but also it helps the sf had a compliance rate of 94 percent. Energy Star scores for the buildings the property tax assessment process. city to track energy-efficiency increases The data collected through the that submitted data to Energize Den- Participants receive capital to finance and cost savings. We fully expect the benchmarking requirement has taught ver. Some sectors and building types, eligible improvements, and repay- efficiency to continue increasing in us a lot about the characteristics of such as apartments, condominiums ment is collected through the property upcoming cycles and are excited to buildings in Denver. This year, Denver and hotels, had an overall gain on their tax assessment process (a voluntary share the results not just with the citi- buildings had an average Energy Star energy efficiency when evaluated with assessment is placed on the building zens of Denver, but also with building score of 66, on the scale of 1 to 100 this metric, while others, including owner’s property tax bill). This assess- owners, tenants, real estate profession- where 1 is the worst, 100 is the best, offices and K-12 schools, experienced ment can provide long-term financing als, contractors and others, all of which and 50 is the national average. The larg- a reduction in score within the 2018 of up to 25 years and can stay with the are impacted by the energy-efficiency est building types in Denver are apart- reporting cycle. property at the time of sale, removing benchmarking rule. ment, office and condominium build- In addition, Energize Denver pro- traditional barriers to financing projects Read on to find out about the offices, ings, in that order. motes the use of Commercial Property with payback cycles longer than two to apartments and hotels that improved The most exciting discovery was that Assessed Clean Energy, which allows three years, and increasing the overall their energy efficiency the most from the buildings that have submitted two building owners to finance the upfront potential for success in energy-efficien- 2016 to 2017. For more details about years of data, representing 1,161 prop- costs of energy-efficiency, renew- cy efforts. what we’re learning from the bench- erties, cut energy use by 4.5 percent able energy and water conservation Energy benchmarking is not only a marking data, please check out the from 2016 to 2017! This is measured improvements. This voluntary pro- useful tool for building owners and 2018 Energy Denver Annual Report. s Page 28 — Property Management Quarterly — January 2019 www.crej.com Energize Denver Awards Office Award Winners First Place Office: 2016 2017 The Redstone Group and Tamarac significant increase in the building’s Plaza tenants were very pleased occupancy. Tamarac Plaza 1 Energy Star 71 90 7555 E. Hampden Ave. Score with the outcome of these sustain- The Tamarac Plaza buildings are Tamarac Plaza is a high-rise, com- ability initiatives. The LED light- Redstone Group’s first asset in Site EUI 70.2 45.6 ing upgrade gave the buildings mercial plaza composed of three (kBtu/sq ft) Colorado. Their other U.S. property separate five- and six-story office a modernized feel, especially in holdings are located in Arizona and buildings located in Denver’s Hamp- Total Annual 8,675,458 5,849,667 comparison to the older T8 and T12 Washington, while the bulk of its Energy Use bulbs and fixtures. The upgrades den neighborhood. One of these (kBtu) portfolio is located in Canada. The buildings, Tamarac Plaza 1, saw its helped to attract many new tenants Redstone Group plans to continue Energy Star score increase from a to the office space, causing occu- the previous owners’ efforts in The first set of projects had 71 in 2016 to a 90 in 2017, result- pancy to rise by 31 percent since energy efficiency and strive to be a ing in the overall energy consump- been completed with the previous 2014. The previous owners and the owner. This included the common leader in environmental awareness tion being reduced by 24.6 kBtu. Redstone Group invested money and energy conservation in regards areas and new suites, which were into the buildings with the goals This was the largest energy use per to the management and opera- upgraded to LED lighting, which of making it more sustainable, but square foot reduction for an office tion of its buildings. The overall had a quick return on investment. the upgrades also helped to give building in Denver between 2016 goal with each property is to cre- and 2017. In addition, the building suites were the building a competitive edge ate a balance between reducing the Before the Tamarac Plaza’s cur- upgraded to direct digital controls due to the anticipated lower utility building’s environmental impact, rent owner, Redstone Group, bought where feasible. Remote monitor- costs associated with the efficiency promoting social responsibility and the buildings, the previous owner ing of direct digital controls results upgrades. invested roughly $7 million in reno- in decreased operating costs and In commercial real estate, “oper- increasing property value for inves- vations to give it a modern feel. The faster electrical response time, ating expenses need to be within tors. Although construction costs ownership also upgraded the heat- which ultimately can decrease a range of competing buildings or may be higher with sustainable ing, ventilation and air-conditioning energy consumption. Electric use else it is difficult to attract tenants,” projects, lowering the operating and systems, which have lowered all was reduced by approximately 36 said Prosper Aeschbacher, the direc- energy costs provides a long-term three buildings’ energy usage. These percent between 2016 and 2017. tor of property services at Tamarac return on the investment. The Red- upgrades, as well as a series of The Cushman & Wakefield property Plaza. Tamarac Plaza is in direct stone Group had no further energy- energy-efficiency projects complet- team completed a mechanical engi- competition with the Denver Tech efficiency plans for the Tamarac ed by Parallel Capital in 2017, sig- neering review with Felix Flechas Center and Colorado Boulevard, so Plaza campus, but they hope to con- nificantly reduced the energy usage of Environmental Compliance and these improvements have proven tinually see energy improvements in all three buildings. Sustainability Engineering LLC. to be successful, considering the in each building.

Second Place Office: 2016 2017 Havana Gold, LLC Energy Star 26 43 4880 Havana St. Score In 2017, the owners of Havana Site EUI 142.0 119.9 Gold, LLC at 4880 Havana St. agreed (kBtu/sq ft) that it was time for the building to be upgraded. Building systems were Total Annual 10,880,726 9,184,620 failing and affecting tenant satis- Energy Use (kBtu) faction. With Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy financing available to finance large energy-effi- by the end of 2018. ciency projects, the ownership was These projects would not have ready to invest in multiple projects. been feasible without on-site build- The owners of Havana Gold, LLC ing manager Matt Schafer and his converted the building’s lighting to excellent relationship with the efficient LEDs, updated building con- tenants. The building’s property trols, and invested in window glaz- manager, Lisa Massicotte, stated ing and UV shades. These changes that Schafer coordinated contrac- have increased the building’s tor visits, construction and systems Energy Star score from 26 to 43 and transitions with the tenants during decreased the building’s total energy business hours, with a high level of consumption by 22.1 kBtu. While customer service and communica- it is still too soon to know Havana tion. Although the transition was Gold’s cost savings due to these long, Schafer said he feels the end While the benefits are significant additional projects in 2018, includ- reductions, the ownership is excited goal was worth it, and he encourages already, the owners of Havana Gold ing the installations of a new HVAC to see what financial benefits the others not to fear energy-efficiency have not finished their energy-effi- system, boiler system and building energy-efficiency upgrades will bring upgrades. ciency journey. They are completing automation system.

Third Place Office: 2016 2017 Market Center Energy Star 78 96 1624 Market St. Score Urban Renaissance Group pur- chased the Market Center buildings Site EUI 83.4 61.2 (kBtu/sq ft) for $29 million in September 2015. The historic Market Center compris- Total Annual 9,877,769 7,254,521 es five brick-and-timber buildings, Energy Use built back in the early 1880s. The (kBtu) five-story office building, located in downtown Denver, has undergone completely replaced and upgraded major renovations in the past year. in 2017. At the end of 2016, Sandoval The projects implemented include took control of the building automa- an upgraded electrical switchgear, tion system and shaved off over 400 underground plumbing, heating, hours of runtime per week between ventilation and air-conditioning all four chillers combined. Sandoval upgrades, and fire-life-safety sys- also upgraded the hot water system, tems, as well as enhanced ameni- and he was able to reduce the run- ties. times through a hydronic heating The total energy in the building system. Most lighting fixtures were was reduced by 22.2 kBtu, and the replaced from CFLs to LED lamps, Energy Star score improved from 78 including all the corridor lighting. in 2016 to 96 in 2017. Vidal Sandoval, Sandoval will continue to upgrade the building engineer, discussed the the lighting throughout the build- the mechanical rooms with new LED energy savings at the Market Center upgrades in further detail, adding ing to LEDs in the future. He also is replacement lamps. Urban Renais- and plans to continue making the that the main electrical gear was looking to upgrade the lighting in sance Group was pleased with the building more efficient. www.crej.com January 2019 — Property Management Quarterly — Page 29 Energize Denver Awards Apartment Award Winners First Place Apartment: 2016 2017 The Lodge Energy Star 67 64 4710 E. Mississippi Ave. Score The Lodge is an apartment com- Site EUI 153.3 106.2 plex located in the southeast Den- (kBtu/sq ft) ver neighborhood Virginia Village. Managed by Greystar Real Estate Total Annual 6,683,134 4,631,832 Energy Use Partners, a leader in developing (kBtu) and managing multifamily real estate properties, the complex went through a series of sustainability down on use time. On the water- initiatives that greatly improved the savings side, aerators in the unit fac- energy efficiency in the building. ets and shower heads were replaced Through teamwork and a strong with low-flow aerators to reduce dedication to the environment, The water usage. The energy-efficiency Lodge reduced the largest amount improvement project was estimated of energy per square foot compared to cost around $1 million. bills, reduced repair costs and an of several initiatives to reduce energy to all the Denver multifamily build- Between 2016 and 2017, the build- increase in overall resident satisfac- usage,” said Molina, stating that ing greater than 25,000 square feet ing’s total energy consumption was tion,” she said. without him, these projects would in 2017. reduced by a staggering 47.1 kBtu, The Lodge’s journey to energy not have been possible. The Greystar ColRich, the owner, and Greystar and the energy use per square foot efficiency was not always a smooth Management Co. as a whole also is saw an opportunity to work together was reduced by about 31 percent. path, but Molina and The Lodge committed to energy management to implement a large-scale energy- This was the largest energy reduc- team learned some valuable lessons and sustainability practices, especial- efficiency project that would ben- tion in a multifamily building in along the way. Initially, the team ly considering that these ventures efit both the tenants and owners Denver, and it was a huge accom- pursued rebate programs for light- can enhance the financial value of through energy and cost savings. The plishment for The Lodge team. The ing and plumbing upgrades, but the the communities and preserve the first project the building underwent management company and owners rebate was no longer available for environment for future generations. was a full boiler and chiller replace- expressed that it was an easy deci- the upgrades due to a missed dead- When asked about future plans ment and tune-ups. The Lodge team sion to implement the upgrades, line. Despite this setback, the team for The Lodge, Molina said, “Owner- also worked on exterior enhance- given that both parties are dedicated worked with vendors who then han- ship is constantly looking for ways ments, which included replacing all to energy efficiency and understand dled the rebates and built it into the to reduce energy consumption and the windows with energy-efficient its importance in the multifamily pricing of the upgrade to still make improve the resident experience.” versions and sealing the fireplaces industry. it economically feasible. Because of First, the team has plans to remove and other unused areas to improve According to Meghan Molina, the this, the team was able to complete the indoor pool and is working on insulation, lower energy heating/ regional manager, the projects ran the projects. Another key player in repurposing that space. She said that cooling costs and reduce mainte- rather smoothly, and it already has the implementation of these projects this will allow The Lodge to use less nance. In addition, an LED lighting left a lasting impact on management is Russ Johnson, the project and con- water and gas each year and provide project was completed in all of the and tenants. “These improvements struction manager from ColRich. the room to add new amenities that common areas and motion sensors have made positive impacts to the “Russ played a critical role in bid- are in higher demand for their resi- were installed in select areas to cut bottom line through reduced energy ding and overseeing implementation dents.

Second Place Apartment: 2016 2017 1000 S. Broadway Energy Star 77 99 Energy Star Certified Score The team at 1000 S. Broadway and Greystar Real Estate Partners decid- Site EUI 47.2 29.8 (kBtu/sq ft) ed to join the green movement by implementing a large-scale energy- Total Annual 14,127,352 8,930,545 efficiency project. The building’s Energy Use energy use was reduced by 17.4 kBtu, (kBtu) resulting in the Energy Star score improving from 77 to 99. This was pole lighting to LEDs. These projects the second-largest energy reduction cost approximately $22,000, with an by square foot in the multifamily cat- additional $5,000 to $7,000 on the LED egory between 2016 and 2017. upgrades. The team completed multiple proj- Malissa Worthey, the regional proj- ects in 2017, which contributed to ect manager with Greystar, stated the overall reduction in energy. The that she was very pleased with the project included installing twist tim- outcome of the projects. She believes ers for the fifth-floor deck heaters and that it is very important to follow occupancy sensors in all low-traffic along with Greystar’s mission of areas and workspaces. They contin- implementing sustainability initia- ued to install and repair garage light- tives and that “energy-efficiency and “Reducing consumption not only berg, the senior associate of sustain- ing controls, as well as converting sustainability is truly the right thing saves money and helps the environ- ability. The 1000 S. Broadway team metal halide lamps to LED lighting. to do; the customer satisfaction and ment, but it also makes our com- plans to continue with upgrading Additionally, the team gradually con- financial benefits were just a pleas- munities more desirable for our end the property to LED lighting in the verted apartment track lighting and ant result.” user, the resident,” said Lexie Gold- future.

Third Place Apartment: 2016 2017 reduced by 10.3 kBtu. This was the third-largest energy reduction per The Denver House Energy Star 86 96 1055 Logan St. Score square foot in the multifamily cat- The motto of The Denver House, egory. Mladen Martinovic, the prop- Site EUI 73.3 63.0 erty manager, has noticed additional an apartment located in Denver’s (kBtu/sq ft) Governor Park neighborhood, is benefits in the building as well. “Res- “Acta non verba – actions not words.” Total Annual 10,477,461 9,006,320 idents have really enjoyed updates With this motto in mind, the team Energy Use to their units, which has not only (kBtu) invested about $500,000 into energy- saved them money on their energy efficiency improvements. bills, but also the new ‘daylight’ LED The sustainability initiatives at refrigerators and microwaves in all lights help to make the building The Denver House began with of the apartments. Lastly, LED light more pleasant as well,” he said. installing a new high-efficiency A/C bulbs were installed throughout the Martinovic was pleased to see that future generations.” unit as well as new double-paned, building and high-efficiency insula- the Denver House has reaped the The Denver House team plans to energy-efficient windows and slid- tion was installed surrounding the economic and social benefits from continue to install energy-efficient ing doors in more than 40 units and heating and cooling pipes. the upgrades, but he also said, “It windows, doors and appliances. in all common areas. The team then The Energy Star score improved is a great achievement to not only Martinovic also is looking to replace installed new energy-efficient appli- from an 86 to a 96 between 2016 and improve what we have inherited, but the existing furnace unit and to ances such as stoves, dishwashers, 2017, and the building’s energy was preserve [the environment] for the install solar panels on the roof. Page 30 — Property Management Quarterly — January 2019 www.crej.com Energize Denver Awards Hotel Award Winners First Place Hotel: 2016 2017 Hampton Inn & Suites Hotel Energy Star 52 98 Denver - Downtown Score 1845 Sherman St. Site EUI 52.4 30.2 Energy Star Certified (kBtu/sq ft) The Hampton Inn & Suites Denver- Downtown, a part of the larger Hilton Total Annual 9,007,531 5,128,709 Energy Use brand, is fully committed to sustain- (kBtu) ability. The Hampton team decided to implement a series of energy-efficiency initiatives to attempt to lower utility reduction compared to previous years. costs and reduce the building’s environ- Jobe was a major advocate for the mental impact. Between 2016 and 2017, energy-efficiency projects completed the hotel reduced its energy use by 22.2 at the Hampton Inn & Suites Denver- kBtu, which is the largest reduction by Downtown. He chose to implement square foot in the hotel category. The these projects “to reduce our monthly Hampton Inn & Suites also improved its utility bill costs, to complement the Energy Star Score from 52 to 98. These city’s efforts in encouraging individuals reductions were a result of a team of and businesses to invest more in energy individuals’ dedication to long-term efficiency materials and products, and environmental, social and economic most importantly, for the betterment benefits from energy-efficiency projects. for our future generations,” he said. Jobe The first project completed included felt encouraged by the City of Denver a hotel’s bottom line, which can help Downtown team is ramping up for improvements to the building auto- to buy and implement energy-efficient properties maintain long-term value. another year full of sustainability proj- mation system through completing a equipment. Through the use of rebates These upgrades also tend to attract ects, including a Phase II LED lighting rooftop air handler unit and a variable to fund the projects, Jobe was able to fol- more guests and drive down monthly project, solar panel installations on the frequency drive project. This project, as low through with the projects knowing utility bills. Jobe was extremely pleased rooftop, and implementing two elec- well as a Phase I LED lighting upgrade, that the upfront costs would be offset by with the results after implementing the tric car charging stations in the garage. certainly contributed to the build- the long-term energy savings. As shown various projects at the Hampton Inn & Jobe’s company, Magna Hospitality, is ing’s staggering 45 percent electricity in the building’s energy reductions and Suites. so impressed with the cost and energy reduction in 2017. On top of these large cost savings, his dedication certainly “Month after month, we are seeing a reductions that they are “willing to efficiency projects, a domestic water paid off. significant decline in our energy con- approve tens of thousands more dollars booster system variable-frequency drive The hospitality industry as a whole sumption and almost 30 percent reduc- to invest more on [future] energy effi- project was completed, as well. The also continues to make great strides tion with our utility bills,” he said. Along ciency projects,” he said. It is safe to say total cost of these projects was just over toward energy efficiency in the United with the energy cost savings, increased that the Hampton Inn & Suites Denver- $110,000. According to Lamin Jobe, the States. According to the Green Hotels customer satisfaction is an added Downtown will continue to reduce its hotel’s chief engineer, the combined Association, implementing energy- bonus. environmental impact for future gen- utility cost in 2017 was the largest efficiency initiatives goes directly with The Hampton Inn & Suites Denver- erations to come.

Second Place Hotel: 2016 2017 “We are extremely proud of the best prac- DoubleTree by Hilton Denver Energy Star 67 71 3203 Quebec St. Score tices demonstrated at The DoubleTree by Hilton Denver is the DoubleTree by Hil- Site EUI 110 104 ton Denver,” said Max- a 45-year-old building that required (kBtu/sq ft) major renovations to become energy ime Verstraete, Hil- efficient. The hotel has taken huge Total Annual 37,848,202 35,767,199 ton’s vice president of strides toward its green initiatives, Energy Use corporate responsibili- (kBtu) as shown in its extensive energy ty. “Bryan and his team reductions made in 2017, which are helping to drive made the DoubleTree the second- we replaced 14 rooftop air units, value to ownership, highest energy-reducing hotel in the implemented complete building while simultaneously City of Denver. controls, and converted all lighting improving the guest Bryan Wilske, the director of prop- to LED with a SMART dimming sys- experience and work- erty operations, has been a driving tem,” he said. These improvements ing towards Hilton’s force at the DoubleTree Denver in aided in increasing the hotel’s Ener- Travel with Purpose ing and light harvesting in the moving forward with the energy- gy Star score from 67 to 71. commitment to cut our environmen- future. Wilske also hopes to focus reduction projects and streaming According to Wilske, his team tal footprint in half by 2030.” on educating and training the hotel those processes to gain additional continually looks for areas to scale The hotel’s actual savings exceed- team to realize the benefits of ener- cost-saving measures. down energy expenses and is com- ed the projected cost savings. As gy-efficiency projects, to encourage “As part of our $5.8 million renova- mitted to reducing the hotel’s envi- a result, the team is looking into all team members to be part of the tions to our lobby and restaurants, ronmental footprint. implementing additional LED light- hotel’s sustainability initiatives.

Third Place Hotel: 2016 2017 Crowne Plaza Denver Energy Star 73 83 1450 Glenarm Place Score The Crowne Plaza Denver, located in the heart of downtown Den- Site EUI 73.3 68.3 ver, has made numerous efforts (kBtu/sq ft) to reduce its energy use by 5 kBtu Total Annual 24,932,427 23,208,871 between 2016 and 2017. As the third- Energy Use largest energy-reducing hotel per (kBtu) square foot in Denver, the upgrades have lowered the electric use by 8 percent and the natural gas use by energy savings and how that trans- 13 percent in 2017. lates to their daily operations. The main upgrades included con- Bill Lewis, the chief engineer, has verting to LED lighting in the guest seen the benefits of investing in rooms and public areas. Motion energy efficiency firsthand. Through switches were installed in limited- these upgrades, he has noticed that use areas such as storage rooms, the team has “reduced the main- and housekeeping was instructed to tenance hours spent on servicing adjust the temperature in unoccu- fixtures, the waste/recycle expense pied rooms after servicing the room. once removing all of the CFL and Approximately $15,000 was invested fluorescent lighting, and the storage ing project was such a huge suc- due to inefficiencies in the pres- in the LED light bulbs, as well as on site for the fixture repair parts.” cess. Lewis is looking to make some ent system.” This potentially would other energy-efficient fixtures. The Crowne Plaza team is looking “technology changes to reduce the include building a new automation Ongoing training is scheduled every to continue with energy-efficiency operational energy wasted, as well system, along with variable frequen- month to educate staff members on improvements, since the LED light- as reducing the energy that is lost cy drives. www.crej.com January 2019 — Property Management Quarterly — Page 31 Energize Denver Awards Energy Star certified buildings in Denver in 2017 In the city and county of Denver, performance. An Energy Star score is includes its assets, operations and Energy Star certification is given on 122 buildings received an Energy Star from 1-100, where 100 is the best, one how the people inside are using ener- an annual basis and requires build- certification in 2017! The list below is the worst and 50 is the national gy. A score of 75 or higher indicates ings to have an Energy Star score of represents all buildings in the city and median. that the building is performing better 75 or higher and submit an applica- county of Denver that received Energy The score measures how a build- than 75 percent of similar buildings tion verified by a licensed professional Star certification for 2017 energy ing is performing as a whole, which nationwide. engineer or registered architect. Property Name Primary Address 2017 Energy Star Score Energy Star Certification Years 1000 S. Broadway 1050 S. Broadway 99 2017 1001 17th Street 1001 17th St. 94 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 1044 Downing Residential 1044 Downing St. 81 2017 1125 Seventeenth Street 1125 17th St. 94 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002 1190 Birch 1190 Birch St. 81 2017 125010 – Premier Lofts 2200 Market St. 81 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015 1401 17th Street Properties 1401 17th St. 92 2018, 2017, 2016, 2010, 2008 151 Detroit Street 151 Detroit St. 75 2018, 2017, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2009, 2008, 2007 1515 Wynkoop 1515 Wynkoop, Suite 800 96 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010 16 Market Square 1400 16th St. 93 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2003 1660 Wynkoop 1660 Wynkoop St. 78 2018, 2017 1670 Broadway 92 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2003 16M 1550 Market St. 95 2018, 2017 1800 Larimer 1800 Larimer 89 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011 1801 California 1801 California 92 2018, 2017, 2016, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007 1900 16th St (EPL) 1900 16th St. 93 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015 1999 Broadway 86 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006 210 University 210 University Blvd. 88 2018, 2017, 2012, 2011 251910 - 1290 Broadway 1290 Broadway 92 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008 2828 Zuni 2828 Zuni St. 87 2017 410 Building 410 17th St. 98 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2000 4600 South Syracuse 4600 South Syracuse 93 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2003, 2002 4601 DTC 4601 DTC Boulevard 77 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2013, 2010 4625 Forest St. 4625 Forest St. 98 2018, 2017 4744 Forest St. 4744 Forest St. 90 2018, 2017 4770 Forest St. 4770 Forest St. 84 2018, 2017 555 17th St. 92 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2002, 1999 62000019-Denver 3100 South Sheridan 97 2018, 2017 62000021-Denver 825 South Colorado Blvd. 87 2018, 2017, 2014 62000072-Denver 2750 South Colorado Blvd. 77 2017 62000083-Green Valley Ranch Town 18605 Green Valley Ranch Blvd. 78 2017, 2012 Center 62000093-E. 29th Ave. Town Center 2810 Quebec St. 79 2017, 2012 707 17th St. 75 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2010 7979 E. Tufts 7979 E. Tufts Ave. 97 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2008, 2007 8181 East Tufts Avenue 8181 E. Tufts Ave. 99 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009 825 Dahlia 825 Dahlia St. 86 2017 899 Logan, LLC 899 Logan St. 77 2017 American Red Cross-Mile High 444 Sherman St. 98 2018, 2017, 2015, 2013 Region Headquarters American Water Works Association 6666 W. Quincy Ave. 91 2017 AMLI Park Avenue 755 E. 19th Ave. 79 2018, 2017, 2016 AMLI Riverfront Park 1900 Little Raven St. 88 2018, 2017, 2016 Arie P. Taylor Municipal Center 4685 Peoria St. 86 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012, 2011, 2010 Baker Commons 277 Broadway 80 2017 Barclay Towers 1625 Larimer St. 94 2018, 2017 Cadence Union Station Apartments 1920 17th St. 88 2018, 2017 Candlewyck A 7865 E. Mississippi Ave. 84 2018, 2017 Candlewyck B 7877 E. Mississippi Ave. 83 2018, 2017 Centerpoint I 3900 E. 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Property Name Primary Address 2017 Energy Star Score Energy Star Certification Years Centerpoint II 1777 S. Harrison St. 97 2017, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2010, 2009, 2008 Centerra 1873 S. Bellaire St. 83 2018, 2017, 2016, 2013 Cielo Apartments 6715 E. Union Ave. 76 2017 City and County Building 1431 Bannock St. 82 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015 Civic Center Plaza 1560 Broadway 92 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2011, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2004, 2000 Colorado Center - Tower 1 2000 S. Colorado Blvd. 94 2018, 2017, 2013, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008 Colorado Center - Tower 2 2000 S. Colorado Blvd. 86 2018, 2017, 2013, 2011, 2010, 2009 Colorado State Bank Building 93 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2010, 2008, 2007 COPIC Building 7351 East Lowry Boulevard, Suite 79 2018, 2017 400 Davita Headquarters 2000 16th St. 92 2018, 2017, 2015, 2014 Denver - Broadway 700 Broadway 77 2018, 2017 Denver Corporate Center 4700 S Syracuse St. 89 2017, 2016, 2015, 2012, 2010 Denver Corporate Center III 7900 East Union Ave. 95 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 Denver Financial Center 1775 Sherman St. 90 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2009, 2008 Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce 1445 Market St. 88 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015 999 18th St. 80 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2001, 1999 Denver Post Building 101 W. Colfax Ave. 97 2018, 2017, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2008, 2007 Denver Tower 1905 Sherman St. 85 2017 Diamond Hill Building B 2480 W. 26th Ave. 80 2018, 2017, 2016 Diamond Hill Building C-D 2420/2460 W. 26th Ave. 87 2018, 2017, 2016 Dominion Towers 600 17th St. 87 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2009, 2008, 2007 Dorchester Condominiums 555 E. 10th Ave. 93 2018, 2017 Eastside Human Services 3815 Steele St. 80 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2012 Elbra M. Wedgeworth Municipal 2855 Tremont Pl. 89 2018, 2017 Building FBI Denver 8000 E. 36th Ave. 95 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011 Florentine Condominiums 700 N. Washington St. 93 2018, 2017 Gates Corporation World Headquar- 1551 Wewatta St. 77 2018, 2017, 2016, 2014, 2013, 2011, ters (EPL) 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006 Governors Center II 600 Grant St. 84 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 1099 18th St. 94 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2003, 2001, 1999 GSA EPA 1585 Wynkoop 90 2018, 2017, 2016, 2008 Guaranty Bank Building 1331 17th St. 93 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2011, 2009, 2007 Hampton Inn & Suites Hotel 1845 Sherman St. 98 2017 Denver-Downtown Hangar Lofts 8165 E. Lowry Blvd. 98 2018, 2017 Independence Plaza 1050 17th St. 84 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 1999 Jackson National Life 7601 Technology Way 87 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2007 Johns Manville Plaza 717 17th St. 95 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2004, 1999 Kittredge Building 511 16th St. 79 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2010 Larimer Place 1551 Larimer St. 94 2018, 2017 Lindsey-Flanigan Courthouse 520 W. Colfax Ave. 82 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012 Marionpark Condominiums 420 S. Marion Pkwy. 98 2017 Metropoint I 4600 S. Ulster 92 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008 Metropoint II 4610 S. Ulster 92 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008 Minoru Yasui Building 303 W. Colfax Ave. 94 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2011, 2010, 2007, 1999 North Jason-Maint - SOLAR - No PM 4495 Jason St. 81 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2010 Direct Import Northfield 12000 E. 47th Ave. 86 2018, 2017 Observatory Place 2200 S University 100 2018, 2017 Oracle Denver 2 7604 Technology Way 82 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2011 Oracle Denver 3 7700 Technology Way 100 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 Park Central Denver-1515 Arapahoe 1515 Arapahoe St. 87 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2010, 2009 www.crej.com January 2019 — Property Management Quarterly — Page 33 Energize Denver Awards

Property Name Primary Address 2017 Energy Star Score Energy Star Certification Years Penterra Plaza 8100 E. Union Ave. 80 2018, 2017 Pinnacol - Lowry 7501 E. Lowry Blvd 93 2017, 2015, 2008 Platform at Union Station 1650 Wewatta St. 93 2017 Posner Center 1031 33rd St. 94 2017, 2015 Ptarmigan 3773 Cherry Creek Dr. N. 94 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 Quad at Lowry IV 7901 East Lowry Blvd. 95 2017, 2016, 2015, 2013, 2010 Ralph L. Carr Colorado Judicial Cen- 1300 Broadway 96 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 ter Regency Plaza 4643 S. Ulster St. 76 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2009 370 17th St. 91 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2004 Seventeenth Street Plaza 1225 17th St. 89 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2011, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003 Stanford One 8055 e. Tufts Ave. 87 2018, 2017, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009 Stanford Place III 4582 S Ulster St. 91 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2008 Tabor Center - Office 1200 17th St. 87 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008 Tamarac Plaza 1 7555 E. Hampden Ave. 91 2017, 2013, 2012, 2010, 2002 Tamarac Plaza 2 7535 E. Hampden Ave. 78 2017, 2013, 2012 Tamarac Plaza 3 7600 E. Eastman Ave. 78 2017, 2010 The Capitol Center 225 E. 16th Ave 75 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012 The Citadel 3200 E. Cherry Creek South Dr. 91 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2012 The Seasons of Cherry Creek 3329 E. Bayaud 96 2017 Two Denver Highlands 10065 E. Harvard Ave. 96 2018, 2017, 2012, 2008 US Bank Tower 950 17th St. 75 2018, 2017, 2016, 2013, 2012 Veranda Highpointe 6343 E. Girard Pl. 79 2017 Verve Apartments 1490 Delgany St. 97 2018, 2017, 2016 Wellington Webb Municipal Office 201 W. Colfax Ave. 96 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012, Building 2011, 2010, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2003 Wells Fargo Center (Denver) 1700 Lincoln St. 93 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2002, 2001

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