Speaking Double-header: IREM and LA Better Buildings Challenge

Energy Star logoSeptember 15th was a busy day as Brenna presented at both the IREM (Institute of Real Estate Management) and LA Better Buildings Challenge work shop on energy benchmarking and ENERGY STAR.

The Los Angeles Better Buildings Challenge (LABBC) is an innovative, utility-funded initiative to support property owners and managers in executing cost-effective building performance upgrades to achieve 20 percent energy and water savings by 2020. The LABBC serves as an unbiased guide to help communities take advantage of all available resources and incentives, and maximize the ROI of energy and water efficiency upgrades.

Brenna Speaking at McCarthy Cook Leadership Event

MCCGreenBrenna Walraven spoke on sustainability at McCarthy Cook’s Management Team Leadership Retreat, September 14th, 2016.

McCarthy Cook manages a wide variety of energy conservation and environmental initiatives across its portfolio. These include waste management / recycling, reducing energy consumption, ensuring optimal air quality, minimizing environmental impact of maintenance services, minimizing water consumption and encouraging the use of alternative transportation methods.