Developers are betting big on energy-saving buildings

Tony Liou weighs in on the new role energy efficiency plays in Commercial Real Estate:

In the past, institutional investors would qualify managers by investments and returns, according to Tony Liou, president of Partner Energy.

“Now it is, ‘What is your sustainability plan?’ ” Liou says. “They want to know what you are going to do to make [a building] more sustainable.”

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  • Partner Energy, Inc. provides integrated energy, sustainability, and portfolio advisory solutions for the built environment. Our team of registered engineers, architects, and certified sustainability professionals delivers energy audits, benchmarking, green certification and design consulting, commissioning, and technology-enabled portfolio management through our SiteLynx platform. We support clients at both the asset and portfolio level with data-driven insights, sustainability strategy, and ongoing performance tracking. By integrating engineering, technology, and advisory services, Partner Energy helps building owners, investors, and developers enhance asset value, reduce operating costs, manage risk, and achieve long-term sustainability and decarbonization goals.

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