Sustainability
South 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.
Read MoreBOMA/GLA’s Sustainability Committee Tours SoCalGas’ Hydrogen-Powered Microgrid and HomeÂ
BOMA/GLA Sustainability Committee had the unique opportunity to tour SoCalGas’s [H2] Innovation Experience, a state-of-the-art facility that highlights the future of clean energy.
Read MoreHow Smart Building Solutions Can Reduce Operational Costs for BOMA MembersÂ
The latest BOMA International playbook on smart building technology offers helpful tips to cut operational costs while running your building more efficiently.
Read MoreKey Rebates and Incentives for Commercial PropertiesÂ
California’s frequent droughts have led to incentives from agencies like the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) and the LA Department of Water and Power (LADWP).
Read MoreAligning LA Commercial Properties with the New Zero Emissions BenchmarkÂ
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released a national definition for “zero emissions buildings” to guide the real estate industry in cutting carbon emissions.
Read MoreCity Aims to Use Performance Standards to Decarb Existing Buildings
The City of Los Angeles is developing a new program focused on decarbonizing existing 20,000 Sq. Ft. residential and commercial buildings. This program will be developed by LA’s Department of Building & Safety in alignment with the city’s Green New Deal and stems from an existing building decarbonization ordinance previously passed.
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