New commercial construction is in the doldrums.  Instead of constructing new buildings, many real estate professionals see improving and repositioning existing buildings as an opportunity to create value for an organization.  How can these professionals maximize building investment and value beyond obvious and simple efficiency improvements with minimal added capital expenditure? By digging deeper with energy retrofits.

Experts from New Buildings Institute, Glenborough Properties, and Rocky Mountain Institute will share real project data, strategies, lessons, business rationale and financial information uncovered in their research and buildings.   Hear how investors and owner-occupants successfully implemented deep energy investments in existing buildings, while achieving big energy savings (50 percent!) and increasing the value of their buildings.

This session will be registered for 1.5 hours of General (Not LEED Specific) GBCI hours as well as 1.5 AIA/CES LU/HSW/SD hours.

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Show the value of piggybacking a deep energy retrofit onto planned capital improvements.
List the potential value that deep energy retrofits generate, such as reduced energy cost, increased tenant demand, and better ability to meet sustainability requirements.
Identify the key action items of a deep retrofit that reduce or eliminate cost premiums, manage risk, and create value for occupants and owners.
Describe the top five measures successful retrofit projects have in common.