The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized the top performing buildings by awarding its Energy Star, the national symbol for protecting the environment through superior energy efficiency. Eleven properties managed by Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) in New England earned the honor. They are: 99 High St., 73 Tremont St., and One Financial Center in Boston; 2 Canal Park and One Charles Park in Cambridge; One Newton Place in Newton; 55 Hayden Ave. in Lexington; One Research Dr., 110 Westboro Executive Park, 112 Westboro Executive Park, and 114 Westboro Executive Park in Westborough.
JLL was recently named 2010 Energy Partner of the Year for its accomplishments in achieving significant energy and financial savings through energy management programs on behalf of clients and across the company. An Energy Star partner since 1998, the firm was first named Partner of the Year in 2007.
EPA's Energy Star signifies that the building performs in the top 25% in energy performance nationwide. Commercial buildings that earn the symbol use an average of 35% less energy than typical buildings, and release 35% less carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
"Improving the energy efficiency of our nation's buildings is critical to preserving our environment and natural resources," said Jean Lupinacci, chief of the Energy Star commercial and industrial branch. "From the boiler room to the board room, organizations are leading the way by making their buildings more efficient and earning EPA's Energy Star."
"Our long-term partnership with Energy Star helped us save our clients more than $100 million in energy costs and reduce greenhouse gases by 465,000 tons," said Dan Ozelius, senior vice president of JLL. "As an increasing number of states and cities mandate energy performance, this is a vital part of our service delivery."
About Energy Star
Energy Star was introduced by EPA in 1992 as a voluntary, market-based partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency. Today, Energy Staroffers businesses and consumers energy-efficient solutions to save energy, money and help protect the environment for future generations. More than 17,000 organizations are Energy Star partners committed to improving the energy efficiency of products, homes, buildings and businesses. In 2009, Americans with the help of Energy Star saved $17 billion on their energy bills and reducing the greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those of 30 million vehicles. For more information on Energy Star, visit www.energystar.gov.
About Jones Lang LaSalle
Jones Lang LaSalle is a financial and professional services firm specializing in real estate. The firm offers integrated services delivered by expert teams worldwide to clients seeking increased value by owning, occupying or investing in real estate. With 2009 global revenue of $2.5 billion, Jones Lang LaSalle serves clients in 60 countries from 750 locations worldwide, including 180 corporate offices. The firm is an industry leader in property and corporate facility management services, with a portfolio of approximately 1.4 billion s/f worldwide. LaSalle Investment Management, the company's investment management business, is one of the world's largest and most diverse in real estate with more than $40 billion of assets under management. For further information, please visit our Web site, www.joneslanglasalle.com.