Parmenter Realty Partners .::. Parmenter Sustainability

Parmenter Realty Partners, a leader in sustainability in the commercial real estate industry, incorporates holistic management principles to the operation of our buildings. Our focus is on the triple bottom line; to create a balance between reducing the impact our buildings have on the environment, social responsibility and increasing value for our investors.

Our goal is to operate buildings that provide healthy environments for our tenants and visitors while at the same time reducing the impact our buildings have on energy consumption, water use and waste generated throughout our ownership and beyond.

Parmenter’s ongoing training programs raise environmental awareness among our employees and the tenants we serve. With many of the buildings in the portfolio either LEED certified or in the process of LEED certification, Parmenter is demonstrating its commitment to environmentally responsible commercial office buildings. Additionally, with resources such as Energy Star, we target each building in our portfolio to be upgraded to an Energy Star rating of at least 75 with an overall portfolio rating above 80, while tracking our progress and issuing consumption data monthly.

Parmenter has 21 buildings awarded BOMA 360, which ranks us 4th nationally in the number of designated buildings. We have also received BOMA's TOBY award recognizing the "best of the best" in commercial real estate for buildingslocated in Atlanta and Dallas.

There are a multitude of things that Parmenter Realty Partners does to make our buildings more energy efficient, also illustrated here, including the following:

Systems

Utilize sophisticated Energy Management Systems that manage the HVAC systems, lighting and other areas that consume energy reducing unnecessary use of electricity. On-going commissioning ensuring systems are operating at peak performance while validating systems are not running unnecessarily. Operate HVAC systems that utilize the latest technology including VFD’s, low energy consuming motors, heat exchangers, DDC controls, etc. Utilize efficient metering systems capturing and recording electric and water use at the building identifying opportunities to improve and conserve where possible.

Lighting

Replace older lighting with the most energy efficient lighting available. Utilize electronic ballast, T-5 bulbs and LED’s appropriately throughout our properties. Install motion and ultraviolet light switches that turn off lights when rooms are not occupied.

Potable Water

Participating in WaterSense, a partnership program sponsored by the EPA with protocols to ensure continued water savings by replacing water closets with units that produce 1.28 gallon per flush, urinals with .5 gallons per flush and faucets with .5 gallons per minute to conserve water and reduce operating cost.

Water Harvesting

Capture storm water and condensation to reuse in cooling towers, architectural fountains and for irrigation.

Sustainable Purchases

Provide education Programs that encourage tenants to utilize water filtration methods in lieu of purchasing water in plastic bottles for drinking water. To encourage the use of Energy Star rated office equipment and appliances. For policies related to using recycled toilet paper and hand towels in our building restrooms. Source reduction programs to reduce the quanity of materials brought into the building therefore reducing unnecessary waste generation at the building.

Green Cleaning

Corporate Policies and procedures requiring contractors to only use environmentally friendly cleaning products and equipment. Utilizing cleaning methods such as day cleaning which allows the building to turn off lights at night; therefore, reducing energy use at the buildings.

Water Heaters

Replace water heaters, which use energy 24/7 with instant hot water heaters, which consume power only on demand.

Landscaping

Use native or adaptive plantings to minimize the use of irrigation and pesticides. Incorporate xeriscape principles where possible. Mulching landscape waste on-site and reusing around trees and shrubs. Corporate Policies that require the use of mulching mowers and fuel efficient equipment for landscaping that has been properly maintained. Utilize irrigation techniques that incorporate weather stations, drip irrigation and systems that do not use potable water.

Transportation

Providing preferred parking for fuel efficient vehicles and charging stations for electric vehicles. Encouraging the use of bicycles, mass transit, carpooling and vanpools at our properties.


Parmenter Realty Partners, a leader in sustainability in the commercial real estate industry, incorporates holistic management principles to the operation of our buildings. Our focus is on the triple bottom line; to create a balance between reducing the impact our buildings have on the environment, social responsibility and increasing value for our investors. Our goal is to operate buildings that provide healthy environments for our tenants and visitors while at the same time reducing the impact our buildings have on energy consumption, water use and waste generated throughout our ownership and beyond. Parmenter’s ongoing training programs raise environmental awareness among our employees and the tenants we serve. With many of the buildings in the portfolio either LEED certified or in the process of LEED certification, Parmenter is demonstrating its commitment to environmentally responsible commercial office buildings. Additionally, with resources such as Energy Star, we target each building in our portfolio to be upgraded to an Energy Star rating of at least 75 with an overall portfolio rating above 80, while tracking our progress and issuing consumption data monthly. Parmenter has 21 buildings awarded BOMA 360, which ranks us 4th nationally in the number of designated buildings. We have also received BOMA's TOBY award recognizing the "best of the best" in commercial real estate for buildingslocated in Atlanta and Dallas. There are a multitude of things that Parmenter Realty Partners does to make our buildings more energy efficient, also illustrated here, including the following: Systems Utilize sophisticated Energy Management Systems that manage the HVAC systems, lighting and other areas that consume energy reducing unnecessary use of electricity. On-going commissioning ensuring systems are operating at peak performance while validating systems are not running unnecessarily. Operate HVAC systems that utilize the latest technology including VFD’s, low energy consuming motors, heat exchangers, DDC controls, etc. Utilize efficient metering systems capturing and recording electric and water use at the building identifying opportunities to improve and conserve where possible. Lighting Replace older lighting with the most energy efficient lighting available. Utilize electronic ballast, T-5 bulbs and LED’s appropriately throughout our properties. Install motion and ultraviolet light switches that turn off lights when rooms are not occupied. Potable Water Participating in WaterSense, a partnership program sponsored by the EPA with protocols to ensure continued water savings by replacing water closets with units that produce 1.28 gallon per flush, urinals with .5 gallons per flush and faucets with .5 gallons per minute to conserve water and reduce operating cost. Water Harvesting Capture storm water and condensation to reuse in cooling towers, architectural fountains and for irrigation. Sustainable Purchases Provide education Programs that encourage tenants to utilize water filtration methods in lieu of purchasing water in plastic bottles for drinking water. To encourage the use of Energy Star rated office equipment and appliances. For policies related to using recycled toilet paper and hand towels in our building restrooms. Source reduction programs to reduce the quanity of materials brought into the building therefore reducing unnecessary waste generation at the building. Green Cleaning Corporate Policies and procedures requiring contractors to only use environmentally friendly cleaning products and equipment. Utilizing cleaning methods such as day cleaning which allows the building to turn off lights at night; therefore, reducing energy use at the buildings. Water Heaters Replace water heaters, which use energy 24/7 with instant hot water heaters, which consume power only on demand. Landscaping Use native or adaptive plantings to minimize the use of irrigation and pesticides. Incorporate xeriscape principles where possible. Mulching landscape waste on-site and reusing around trees and shrubs. Corporate Policies that require the use of mulching mowers and fuel efficient equipment for landscaping that has been properly maintained. Utilize irrigation techniques that incorporate weather stations, drip irrigation and systems that do not use potable water. Transportation Providing preferred parking for fuel efficient vehicles and charging stations for electric vehicles. Encouraging the use of bicycles, mass transit, carpooling and vanpools at our properties.		LEED LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. LEED was developed by the US Green Building Council (USGBC) as a green building certification program to recognize and benchmark for the design, construction and operation of a high performance green building. Green building operations and management can reduce operating costs, enhance building marketability, increase workers' productivity and create a "people-friendly" work environment. LEED points are achievable in 7 environmental categories. Gold certification will be in place for 5 years before recertification is required. Energy Star The ENERGY STAR is a mark of superior energy performance and identifies your building as one of the most efficient buildings in the nation, as recognized by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA). By earning Energy Star, your building is using 35% less energy than average buildings, while still providing quality service and comfort to occupants and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. In the US, energy loss from commercial buildings represents almost 18% of our greenhouse gas emissions. Energy Star benchmarking is a requirement in submittals for LEED certification, TOBY Awards, and BOMA 360. BOMA 360 BOMA 360 is a groundbreaking program that evaluates six major areas of building operations and management and benchmarks a building's performance against industry standards. Applicants must achieve the required number of points to be recognized as a BOMA 360 Performance Building. By achieving a BOMA 360 designation a building is showing its commitment to excellence in all facets of operations; providing the utmost satisfaction and concern for the occupancy experience of the tenant. Only occupied commercial office buildings and industrial buildings are eligible for the BOMA 360 Performance Program designation. TOBY The Office Building of the Year honors the best of the best in commercial real estate through BOMA (Building Owners & Managers Association). Competitions start at the local level. Winners move on to regional, then those winners compete at the International Level with a total of 14 categories to enter. Winners at the local level are judged based on physical tours of the property. Winners in each category at the Regional and International level are scored based on points awarded for submitted documented information.


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