About the Kilowatt Crackdown
BOMA Seattle & King County challenges the real estate community to reduce energy, save costs, and position commercial office buildings for the future. We’re looking to find the buildings that will save the most energy in 2010 and 2011, and recognize the leaders in the Puget Sound area.
How the competition works
Participants will be asked to benchmark their energy use from 2009 utilizing the ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager tool. Then, qualifying buildings will be eligible to receive a FREE Scoping Study to identify low-cost, operational areas to save energy. You’ll receive an assessment of your building’s energy use, and a list of energy-saving opportunities to explore with your staff and preferred service contractors.
Then – tune-up your building as you best see fit! Awards will be given in multiple categories in the spring of 2011 AND the spring of 2012, providing ample time to adequately budget, schedule, and implement your plans. There are 15 ways to win, but only to those who sign-up now.
What you'll get by participating
- FREE advertising and recognition of your participation in the contest.
- A FREE Scoping Study to identify operational areas to save energy (Supply Limited – See Competition Rules.)
- FREE engineering certification for properties that qualify for the ENERGY STAR label.
- FREE technical support and data review of your ENERGY STAR benchmarking profile.
- Satisfaction from being a leader in the Puget Sound market.
New ways to earn recognition, for you and your tenants
Several new categories this year offer additional ways to recognize achievements in energy efficiency. Separate categories for smaller buildings (40,000 to 100,000 sq. ft.), the Climate Leader Award, and the Most Valuable Tenant Award will be given out to deserving leaders that have taken energy management to the next level.
