Turning Sustainability Into Operational Savings

Energy and water costs continue to rise while regulatory expectations and tenant demands for efficient buildings are increasing.

BOMA/GLA’s upcoming educational session will help commercial real estate professionals learn practical strategies to reduce utility use, control operating expenses, and improve building performance.

What You Need to Know

On Thursday, April 16 from 8:30–10:00 AM, BOMA/GLA will host “How to Reduce Energy, Water, and Operating Costs,” a practical session focused on sustainability strategies that directly support smarter building operations.

This program moves beyond theory and focuses on real-world operational tactics property teams can implement right away. Attendees will learn:

• Practical approaches to energy management that reduce utility expenses
• Strategies to cut water consumption without sacrificing building performance
• Sustainable procurement practices that improve long-term operational value
• Operational best practices that increase efficiency and asset performance
• Ways to align building operations with environmental goals and evolving regulations

The session is designed for professionals responsible for building performance and operating budgets, including property managers, operations managers, building engineers, asset managers, and sustainability or ESG leads.

How It Impacts You

For commercial real estate professionals, sustainability is increasingly tied to operating costs, tenant expectations, and regulatory compliance.

Energy and water expenses are often among the largest controllable costs in building operations. Even small efficiency improvements can translate into meaningful savings across a portfolio. At the same time, cities across California continue introducing policies related to building performance, energy use, and sustainability reporting.

Understanding how to reduce consumption while maintaining building performance helps property teams control rising operating expenses, improve asset competitiveness in the leasing market, prepare for evolving environmental regulations, and demonstrate strong operational stewardship to owners & tenants.

Stay Engaged

This session is designed to give attendees practical tools they can apply immediately, helping transform sustainability from a compliance challenge into an operational advantage.

Register today to learn how smarter building operations can reduce costs, improve efficiency, and strengthen your property’s long-term performance.