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• Recycling and Organics recycling—Developer commits to making space for the commercial
<br /> kitchen to have separate spaces for waste,material recycling,and organics recycling. For
<br /> commercial and residential renters,one of the top barriers to recycling is space to collect
<br /> recycling separate from trash,and space for additional bines at hauler pick up. If the space is
<br /> not designed in original plans,the cost to make room has been too high for many to take on this
<br /> additional service in the future. All collection spots within the building and areas outside the
<br /> building for trash collection must have space forthree or more bins: recycling,organics
<br /> recycling,and waste bins.Awaste management plan should be presented during design
<br /> reviews.
<br /> Developershared that renters will be accountable for utility fees.This creates the split-incentive
<br /> problem in which the party expending capital for the build design and construction does not sufficiently
<br /> benefit from the energy savings during operations and therefore,is not incentive to invest in capital that
<br /> reduces the energy operations cost. Beyond the green building certification,the below actions can
<br /> assist in reducing energy use and associated costs to alleviate the energy burden low-income and
<br /> affordable housing renters face.
<br /> • Energy Star appliances in Multi-Family homes—Purchase Energy Star appliances where Energy
<br /> Star options are available for appliance category. For example,there are multiple Energy Star
<br /> options for mini-fridges,fridges,dishwashers,washers and dryers to install.
<br /> • Pool Efficiency—Install Energy Star compliant variable speed pool pumps.
<br /> • Affordable Housing Green Building Certification—Green Communities r
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<br /> build costs with performance requirements.
<br /> Below are additional steps to take in commercial space.The actions align with Cleveland Clinic's
<br /> „i,rn,,l2.....i,....'Y a ,l,,which aims to reduce energy use per square foot by 40%by 2030(from baseline
<br /> 2010);diverting 100%of non-hazardous waste from landfill by 2027,and a commitment to green
<br /> building which includes six Gold level LEED certification buildings.
<br /> • Green Leasing-, ,rrt,mrq_Il,,pi,n program guides landlords and tenants toward mutually beneficial
<br /> leases and sustained partnerships that may enable larger energy investments that deliver
<br /> greater energy savings.-,Cl,evelarn,rc�„-Case,,,Sr�,�dy,and,INlj,Qjlleall.„y,-gLu)g.p showcase how realigning
<br /> cost structures through a green lease allows both building owners and tenants to save money,
<br /> conserve resources,and ensure the efficient operation of buildings.
<br /> • Energy Star Appliances in Businesses—Energy Star appliances are not only needed for
<br /> apartments,but for businesses on-site. For example,a commercial kitchen uses three times the
<br /> amount of energy per square foot than most other types of commercial buildings. Through the
<br /> negotiations with business tenants,it will be critical to identify the appliances that can be
<br /> Energy Star rated and save the business 10%-30%in energy expenses over time. For
<br /> commercial kitchens,at minimum,fridges and dishwashers will need to be Energy Star certified
<br /> and ventilation hoods will need to be demand controlled. These provide the greatest
<br /> operational savings and a fast ROI for owners.
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