BOMA Releases 100 Strategies to Commemorate Earth Day, Obama's First 100 Days in Office WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International has issued "100 Days, 100 Ways," a list of tips and strategies to help property professionals make going green a priority on Earth Day and every day. With the office building industry accounting for nearly 20 percent of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, BOMA has committed to making the commercial real estate industry sustainable and energy efficient. Just as BOMA is dedicated "greening" the industry, the Obama administration has pledged to make greening America a centerpiece of their agenda. With only one week separating Earth Day and the close of President Obama's first 100 days in office, BOMA released the list to commemorate a shared green vision with the new administration. "These 100 straight-forward strategies for going green are critical tools any property professional can put to work today," said BOMA International Chair and Chief Elected Officer Richard D. Purtell, portfolio manager, Grubb & Ellis Management Services, Inc. "So much of what we do is focused on sustainability—whether it be our award-winning education programs, information sharing forums, advocacy or our programming at the BOMA International Conference and The Office Building Show. We look forward to working with the Obama administration and other public leaders as we continue to make energy efficiency and sustainability a priority throughout the built environment." Here are just three of the 100 ways commercial real estate professionals can green their operations this Earth Day: 1) Benchmark energy consumption through ENERGY STAR(R) Portfolio Manager 2) Harvest rainwater for landscaping 3) Institute a tenant energy awareness program
