Sustainability
How CRE Teams Are Cutting Energy, Water, and Costs
Sustainability is not just a future goal—it’s a present-day operational priority for commercial real estate. At our recent event, “How to Reduce Energy, Water, and Operating Costs,” BOMA/GLA members heard directly from industry experts on how to lower expenses, improve building performance, and stay ahead of growing regulatory expectations.
Read MoreNew Energy Rules Are Here—Lower Your Costs Now
California’s new energy code took effect this year, and it’s already changing how commercial buildings are designed, operated, and upgraded. For property teams, this means higher expectations around efficiency, electrification, and day-to-day building performance.
Read MoreTurn Rising Costs Into Smarter Operations
Energy and water costs are climbing across Greater Los Angeles, while new regulations continue to reshape how buildings operate. Our next educational event will equip property teams with the exact tools and strategies needed to reduce costs now while positioning buildings for long-term operational success.
Read MoreTurning 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.
Read MoreCongress Approves $33 Million for ENERGY STAR
Congress has approved $33 million in funding for ENERGY STAR, securing the future of a tool that is foundational to energy management and compliance across commercial real estate. This bipartisan action matters because ENERGY STAR underpins how buildings measure performance, control operating costs, and meet a growing list of local sustainability requirements—including here in Los Angeles.
Read MoreLos Angeles County Adopts the 2025 OurCounty Sustainability Plan
As global leaders convene for the Conference of Parties (COP30) in Brazil, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has adopted the 2025 update to its OurCounty Sustainability Plan. The revised plan outlines new priorities for climate resilience, housing stability, and environmental justice—initiatives that could shape future regulations, infrastructure projects, and building standards across the region.
Read MoreExploring Sustainable Demolition with BOMA/GLA’s Sustainability Committee
This week, members of BOMA/GLA’s Sustainability Committee embarked on a tour of the IRS Demolition facility. The visit offered an in-depth look at how sustainable demolition practices are reshaping the construction and waste management industry.
Read MoreBOMA/GLA Updates Supervisor Barger’s Office on Key CRE Issues
BOMA/GLA advocacy staff recently met with Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s office to discuss key issues in District 5. Led with the help of our Northeast Regional Council Chair, the conversation focused on how County decisions impact commercial properties, tenants, and local communities.
Read MoreHow Cutting Energy Star’s Portfolio Manager Could Risk CRE Compliance and Increase Costs
CRE industry experts warn that cutting or privatizing Energy Star’s Portfolio Manager tool could make it harder to meet energy rules and raise costs for building owners.
Read MoreClean LA Buildings Ordinance: What Commercial Property Managers Need to Know About Proposed New Retroactive Rules
The Los Angeles City Council’s Clean LA Buildings ordinance, effective in 2023, may soon be applied retroactively to require some buildings permitted before 2023 to meet all-electric standards.
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