Posted on Nov 26, 2012 in
Energy
The Big Apple is raising the bar on environmental standards, as a growing number of businesses make conscious efforts to go green. As new buildings are developed, construction workers and business owners can work together to ensure buildings are LEED certified. However, even among existing buildings, owners are working with contractors to change existing measures and become LEED certified as well. The Empire State Building is one such project, headed by Anthony Malkin. Two years ago, the building went through a $20 million renovation, which reduced energy usage by over 35 percent, and saved roughly $4.4 million per year. Now more than ever, building owners are able to see going green as a business imperative—something that can provide a competitive advantage that helps the company’s bottom line and is socially responsible as well.
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