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6 Benefits of Energy Efficiency

Improving a building's energy efficiency provides significant benefits in three key areas: 1. Financial benefits - Energy efficient buildings have higher asset values, rental rates, occupancy rates, and sale prices. Energy costs are also reduced. 2. Environmental benefits - A building's carbon emissions are cut by improving energy efficiency, demonstrating corporate commitment to the environment. 3. Operational benefits - Building systems work more reliably and efficiently with less repairs when energy efficiency is improved. Occupant comfort and productivity may also increase.

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6 Benefits of Energy Efficiency

Improving a building's energy efficiency provides significant benefits in three key areas: 1. Financial benefits - Energy efficient buildings have higher asset values, rental rates, occupancy rates, and sale prices. Energy costs are also reduced. 2. Environmental benefits - A building's carbon emissions are cut by improving energy efficiency, demonstrating corporate commitment to the environment. 3. Operational benefits - Building systems work more reliably and efficiently with less repairs when energy efficiency is improved. Occupant comfort and productivity may also increase.

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Advantages of energy efficiency

Big buildings = big opportunities


In 2009 commercial buildings in Canada occupied over 709 million square metres and
employed over 13 million people, Footnote1  representing a significant economic opportunity.
We can all agree that becoming more energy efficient makes good business sense;
however, persuading senior managers to invest in these types of initiatives often takes
more than a presentation of simple facts and figures. Building owners and managers
want tangible benefits. Fortunately, energy efficiency delivers - and in a big way.

The 6 big benefits

By improving the energy performance of your building, you will:


Increase your asset value.
Buildings that are perceived - or better yet, certified - as energy efficient command
higher rental rates, have higher occupancy rates and are likely to be sold at higher
prices than other comparable buildings. Footnote2
Reduce your energy costs.
Don't be fooled into viewing energy as a fixed expense. Energy is, in fact, one of your
organization's most easily controlled costs.
Cut your building's carbon emissions.
Participate in national efforts to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to
climate change and demonstrate your organization's corporate commitment to the
environment at the same time.
Improve the operating performance of your building.
When building systems are properly operated and maintained, they work more reliably
and efficiently, require fewer repairs, and last longer.
Enhance the comfort of your building's occupants.
Better indoor air quality and steady, moderate temperatures can improve the comfort of
your building's occupants - and may even increase employee productivity!
Strengthen your organization's image.
A commitment to energy efficiency goes a long way in today's eco-conscious economy.
Attract the right kind of consumer, tenant and stakeholder attention with a greener
approach to energy management.
All of these benefits provide a significant competitive advantage in the marketplace.
Learn how you can start reaping the benefits of improved energy efficiency today:

 Energy management best practices for your new, existing or federal building


 Energy benchmarking — measure it to manage it
 Energy management training to help create a culture of energy efficiency

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