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LEED buildings command rent premiums of $11.24 per square foot over non-LEED buildings and have 3.8% higher occupancy. Energy Star buildings command rent premiums of $2.38 per square foot and have 3.6% higher occupancy.
Energy Star buildings are selling at an average of $61 per square foot higher than their peers, while LEED buildings command a $171 per square foot premium.
Every dollar invested in an energy efficiency upgrade can produce between $2 and $3 in increased asset value, which can make commercial properties more attractive to buyers and lenders.
A 30% reduction in energy use (commonly achievable in the average commercial office building) can yield the equivalent of a 5% increase in Net Operating Income (NOI) and overall asset value.
The Sustainability of Convia
Quick Facts About Convia and Environmental Impact
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End-users get confused and disengage due to the complication, so saving opportunities are lost.
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Convia utilizes 100% reusable components, which means reconfiguration does not result in landfill waste.
Due to the potential it creates for energy saving strategies, Convia may contribute up to 8 points toward LEED certification.
50% of buildings with energy controls do not perform as expected due to construction complexities and building nuances. With Convia, updating your energy controls is simple.
Convia makes it easy to program events that automatically shed load based on internal criteria or criteria set by the power company.
With Convia, you can continually modify your strategies at the touch of a button to find the perfect balance between occupancy comfort and energy savings.
Due to lack of adequate reporting systems, only 20% of today’s LEED buildings are measuring their effectiveness from an energy perspective. All buildings with Convia have a robust energy reporting capability.
The DOE estimates that an additional 20% of energy can be saved in buildings if continuous commissioning is used. Convia make these energy savings strategies possible. Learn more about what Convia's commitment to sustainability means for your company or project. »
You may expect to see savings of 30% over the most
aggressive energy baseline in the U.S. today. (ASHRAE 90.1 2004) Learn more about savings here. »
Due to the potential it creates for energy saving strategies, Convia may contribute up to 8 points toward LEED certification.
50% of buildings with energy controls do not perform as expected due to construction complexities and building nuances. With Convia, updating your energy controls is simple.
Convia makes it easy to program events that automatically shed load based on internal criteria or criteria set by the power company.
With Convia, you can continually modify your strategies at the touch of a button to find the perfect balance between occupancy comfort and energy savings.
Due to lack of adequate reporting systems, only 20% of today’s LEED buildings are measuring their effectiveness from an energy perspective. All buildings with Convia have a robust energy reporting capability.
The DOE estimates that an additional 20% of energy can be saved in buildings if continuous commissioning is used. Convia make these energy savings strategies possible. Learn more about what Convia's commitment to sustainability means for your company or project. »
You may expect to see savings of 30% over the most
aggressive energy baseline in the U.S. today. (ASHRAE 90.1 2004) Learn more about savings here. »
Convia and the ROI
of Building Controls
Investing in Controls Has a Positive ROI
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Source: CoStar
Energy Star buildings are selling at an average of $61 per square foot higher than their peers, while LEED buildings command a $171 per square foot premium.
Source: CoStar
Every dollar invested in an energy efficiency upgrade can produce between $2 and $3 in increased asset value, which can make commercial properties more attractive to buyers and lenders.
Source: Energy Star
A 30% reduction in energy use (commonly achievable in the average commercial office building) can yield the equivalent of a 5% increase in Net Operating Income (NOI) and overall asset value.
Source: Department of Energy
CONVIA — A Herman Miller Company
Convia is a smart
building platform innovated through the lens of environmentalism. A
Convia-enabled design integrates power delivery and computer technology
with the ability to adapt to future change.
Learn more about Convia. »
CONVIA for MEP and A&D
Convia
has formed a strategic alliance with Mechanical, Electrical and
Plumbing providers, as well as made a commitment to Architects and
Interior Designers.
Learn how we can help make what "you do" better. »
Three ways to experience Convia
We want you to see how different Convia is for yourself. There are three easy ways to interact with Convia, so you can imagine all the possibilities in your own space. We look forward to working with you.
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