Green Dividends

Two decades of efficiency and sustainability improvements have resulted in steady utility bills despite rising rates, a higher than average occupancy rate and a rising ENERGY STAR rating (96 in 2009) for this Portland, Ore., building. Motion sensors and efficient lighting in offices, stairwells and the parking garage contribute to energy savings. Low-flow fixtures reduce water use by more than 1.6 million gallons a year. Green roofs reduce storm water runoff and provide space for a putting green and an annual bocci ball tournament.

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