Chicago (April 2, 2018) - IREM (The Institute of Real Estate Management) is proud to announce that it received the 2018 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award for its outstanding efforts in the Energy Efficiency Program Delivery category.
IREM received the award for the following programs and activities:
- Live and online training on energy management, including a new course on benchmarking multifamily properties in the ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager® benchmarking tool.
- Integration of ENERGY STAR tools and resources with the IREM Certified Sustainable Property certification, an affordable, achievable, and meaningful recognition for existing office, multifamily, and retail properties.
- Industry research on energy efficiency practices and perceptions among real estate managers, including benchmarking and use of ENERGY STAR tools and resources, as well as a forthcoming study on the impact of property certifications such as ENERGY STAR on the financial performance of multifamily communities.
- Participation in ENERGY STAR-related events and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) participation in IREM events to provide ENERGY STAR information and updates to members and the industry.
This is the second consecutive year IREM has been named an ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year. IREM’s accomplishments will be recognized by the EPA and the U.S. Department of Energy at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. on April 20, 2018.
“IREM supports sustainable, efficient management and operations as a way to enhance the environmental and financial performance of the assets we manage”, notes 2018 IREM Sustainability Advisory Board Chair Angela Aeschliman, Des Plaines, IL. “ENERGY STAR tools and resources are vital to this effort, and we are honored to be among the leaders in helping the industry take full advantage of what ENERGY STAR offers.”
2018 IREM President Donald B. Wilkerson, CPM, Reno, NV added “IREM is dedicated to providing the tools that real estate managers need to succeed, and IREM’s partnership with ENERGY STAR helps us in that mission. We are thrilled to be recognized as an ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year, and we look forward to continuing our relationship in the years ahead.”
In 2016 alone, ENERGY STAR certified products, homes, buildings, and plants helped Americans save over $30 billion in energy costs and approximately 400 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity and while achieving broad emissions reductions.
For a complete list of 2018 winners and more information about ENERGY STAR’s awards program, visit www.energystar.gov/awardwinners.
About the Institute of Real Estate Management
IREM is an international force of 20,000 individuals united to advance the profession of real estate management. Through training, professional development, and collaboration, IREM supports our members and others in the industry through every stage of their career.
We believe in our people, and we provide the tools they need to succeed. We open doors, we forge connections, and we help show the way forward. Backed by the power that comes with being an affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS®, we add value to our members, who in turn add value to their teams, their workplaces, and the properties in their commercial and residential portfolios.
Our memberships empower college students, young professionals, and industry veterans who are committed to career advancement. Earning our credentials, including the CPM, ARM, ACoM, and AMO, demonstrates a commitment to, and passion for, good management. These credentials, along with our courses and array of resources, all exist with one goal in mind – to make a difference in the careers of those who manage. To learn more about IREM, visit www.IREM.org.
About ENERGY STAR
ENERGY STAR® is the simple choice for energy efficiency. For over 25 years, EPA’s ENERGY STAR program has been America’s resource for saving energy and protecting the environment. Join the millions already making a difference at energystar.gov. More background information about ENERGY STAR can be found at energystar.gov/about and energystar.gov/numbers.
Thousands of industrial, commercial, utility, state, and local organizations—including more than 40 percent of the Fortune 500—rely on their partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to deliver cost-saving energy efficiency solutions. Together, since 1992, ENERGY STAR and its partners have helped save American families and businesses over $450 billion and over 3.5 trillion kilowatt-hours of electricity while also achieving broad emissions reductions - all through voluntary action.