Green Leasing Basics: ICYMI

The demand for green leases is growing fast—and not just because it’s good PR. Cities across the country are tightening energy codes and requiring emissions tracking. Here’s how to stay on top of these requirements as a property professional.
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Dec. 15, 2025

Key Highlights

  • Green leases align landlord and tenant goals on sustainability—covering energy, water, and air quality. 
  • Regulatory pressure and ESG commitments are accelerating adoption in every major market. 
  • Smart upgrades like VFDs and LEDs not only cut carbon—they pay for themselves in a year or less.
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Green leases align sustainability goals between property owners and tenants—and they’re becoming an essential part of staying competitive in the market. This episode of the Buildings Podcast examines how green lease strategies can help your property save energy and money.

Read By: Janelle Penny

Written By: Ella Krygiel

Read Article HERE: How Green Leases Are Shaping the Future of Commercial Real Estate

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About the Author

Janelle Penny
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Janelle Penny

Editor-in-Chief at BUILDINGS

Janelle Penny has been with BUILDINGS since 2010. She is a two-time FOLIO: Eddie award winner who aims to deliver practical, actionable content for building owners and facilities professionals.

Ella Krygiel

Ella Krygiel is the Content Editor and Writer for BOMA International. The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International and the Building Owners and Managers Institute (BOMI) serve the entire commercial real estate community, including owners, managers, property professionals, and service providers of all commercial building types, including office, industrial, medical, corporate, government, and mixed-use. For more information, visit boma.org.

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