Adopt a Sustainable Approach to Property Management

Sustainability has become a fundamental part of the valuation process for both residential and commercial properties. In an effort to expand participation, an increasing number of municipalities are instituting mandatory energy and efficiency requirements for new and existing buildings.

Fight Climate Change

Reduce Your Building's Carbon Footprint

Sustainability has become a fundamental part of the valuation process for both residential and commercial properties. In an effort to expand participation, an increasing number of municipalities are instituting mandatory energy and efficiency requirements for new and existing buildings. California adopted a mandatory green building code called CALGreen and New York City recently upgraded its efforts with the recent passage of local Green Building codes and laws.

These mandates include installing live rooftop plant gardens accompanied by a minimal solar system and a range of energy-saving measures. We conduct energy audits and recommend a wide collection of building accessories and ideas that can help property owners and managers to reduce carbon and energy costs. Included are energy-saving LED lighting solutions, and skylights for warehouses/office spaces, along with selected plants chosen for their tolerance to rooftop temperature fluctuations and as the key ingrdients to living green rooftops.

Clean Energy

Generate Clean Energy on Your Property (Solar & Wind Systems)

The clean energy distributed generation movement is well underway, but its success depends greatly on the participation of both the private and public sectors. With our partner network of installers and clean energy financiers, We are able to offer single-home residential installations as well as project development services for multi-unit residential and commercial installations.

In close coordination with our sister company, Solar Wind Solutions, we are currently rolling out to certain test markets (small to medium-sized municipalities) our "Municipal Decarbonize Starter Kit". These kits are sized according to population, the number of major roadways, and future expectations of electric vehicle usage. The Kits typically offer (scalable amounts) solar-powered street lamps, bus stops, and public park lighting, along with PV modules for solar arrays on local government buildings.

Lowering Urban Temperatures

Design A Green Rooftop

A green roof is a layer of plant life installed on a building’s roof. The plants absorb rain while offering an additional layer of insulation. Additionally while also reducing the building’s carbon footprint and increasing its energy efficiency. The important aspects of a green roof are waterproofing, water retention, drainage, soil, and alternative growth mediums.

Green rooftop mandates greatly help avert urban heat islands while at the same time improving the quality of the overall environment. The cooling effect in the summer and the increased retention of heat in the winter greatly help lower energy costs and carbon emissions. Green roofs also help address local energy efficiency standards for buildings.

Modernize & Address Your Tenants Needs

Facilitate Electrical Vehicle Charging

Most electric vehicle charging occurs at private residences. There are 3 basic levels of chargers. Level 1 chargers are normally those that are included with the purchase of the vehicle. It involves a standard home 120v outlet. Charging times run 8 to 15 hours. Level 2 chargers are what most residential and public spaces use.

Applications range across residential, office buildings, retail shopping centers, and multi-unit buildings. The power supply for level 2 is a dedicated 240v line (similar to an electric dryer outlet) with charging times running between 3 to 10 hours. Level 3 chargers are the fastest and consequently are best suited for charging sites with high demand.