Malkin Properties' Metro Center office building has earned the nationally recognized Energy Star designation from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy, according Jeffrey Newman, executive vice president for Malkin Properties, the marketing and managing agent for the building.
The designation signifies that the property meets strict energy performance standards set by the EPA and uses less energy, is less expensive to operate, and causes fewer greenhouse gas emissions than buildings that lack the rating.
"It's an honor to have Metro Center join Malkin Properties' MerrittView in Norwalk, Conn. and 500 Mamaroneck in Harrison, N.Y. in being recognized with this distinction," said Newman.
"Malkin Properties has a long-standing commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency, as evidenced in many of our innovative property operations and development initiatives, including those promoting reduced water usage, high indoor environmental quality, recycling of tenant waste and construction debris, use of 'green' pest control and cleaning solutions, and use of recycled-content carpeting and low/no off-gassing wall coverings and adhesives in building common areas and pre-built suites.
"The positive effect that an increased focus on sustainability can have on tenants' quality of life is a tremendous upside to our efforts," said Newman. "Healthier workers are more productive and more likely to stay with their employers for longer terms, taking fewer sick days along the way. We're proud that our initiatives help increase employee satisfaction and benefit tenants' businesses."
Metro Center is an eight-story 285,000 s/f trophy multi-tenanted building located at the Stamford Inter-Modal Transportation Center.