Sustainability
Los 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 CostsÂ
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 RulesÂ
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.
Read MoreSouth Coast AQMD Board Shoots Down Proposed RulesÂ
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) Board voted 7–5 to reject proposed rules 1111 and 1121 that would have required replacing small gas appliances with electric ones.
Rule 1146.2, which covers larger commercial water heaters, boilers, and process heaters, still requires a phased transition to zero-emission equipment between 2026 and 2033.
BOMA/GLA Sustainability Committee Hosts Successful LEED 5 Seminar Â
The Sustainability Committee hosted an engaging seminar to help our members prepare for the transition from LEED v4.1 to LEED v5.
Read MoreGet Ahead of LEED 5: BOMA/GLA’s Sustainability SeminarÂ
Sustainability in commercial real estate is evolving, and staying ahead of the latest requirements is critical.
Read MoreBOMA/GLA Policy Committees Year in ReviewÂ
BOMA/GLA provides valuable policy committees that focus on crucial topics affecting our members. These committees serve as a platform for property managers to stay informed, engage in discussions, and influence policies that impact the commercial real estate industry.
Read MoreLA City Council Passes Building Performance Standards ProgramÂ
The Los Angeles City Council has recently approved revisions to the City’s Existing Buildings Energy and Water Efficiency (EBEWE) Ordinance, introducing new Building Performance Standards (BPS) aimed at decarbonizing the building sector.
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