Green Websites: The Short List
AOBA is federated with BOMA (www.boma.org) and NAA (www.naahq.org). Both national organizations have excellent green sites that are worth reviewing! Also, the following is a quick list of major sites; for more, check out Helpful Links tnd Tips.
Energy Efficiency
EPA Energy Star
To maximize your building's energy efficiency, you need goals and a plan. You also need to be prepared to continually evaluate your building's energy performance to ensure you're meeting your goals. The EPA's ENERGY STAR website can help you get started, as well as help you locate the products you may need to cut costs and increase efficiency!
Air Quality
EPA Large Building Air Quality
Upgrading ventilation systems and having your building assessed for air quality can reduce costs and improve your tenants' health. Visit for info on maintaining quality air in your facilities.
Water Efficiency
EPA Energy Star WaterSense Program
Improving water efficiency in a building can reduce costs in many areas, including gas, energy and waste. The EPA's WaterSense program provides both products and tips that can assist your business' effective water use.
Waste Reduction
EPA WasteWise Program
Waste from building construction and renovation can generate over 100 million tons of waste each year. The EPA's WasteWise brochure includes information on reducing waste during construction and contact info for helpful organizations.
Water Quality
The DC Water and Sewer Authority (WASA) http://www.dcwasa.com/ will schedule meetings with property management representatives to discuss how to maintain water quality in commercial office buildings. Commercial members interested in meeting with a DC WASA representative may call (202) 612-3440 to schedule a session. To view WASA's water quality brochure for commercial buildings, click here.
Recycling
The DC Commercial Recycling Guide
This guide outlines the fines and requirements for commercial recycling in the District and offers info on how to reduce waste.
Prince George's County mandates recycling for multifamily rental facilities as well as businesses. Check out the newest recycling flyer for the County. Also, see updated flyer from Montgomery County on Think "Reduce and Recycle" at Apartments and Condominiums.
Montogomery County's Business Recycling and Waste Reduction website has recycling regulations, required forms and worksheets, recycling posters, decals and videos as well as a business recycling handbook. The Apartment and Condominium recycling site offers regulations, tips and suggestions, information for property managers and awards for outstanding recyclers.
Arlington County Guidelines: Recycling for Business and Non-Residential Properties includes requirements for recycling as well as planning forms, material guides and education tools.
Fairfax County requires recycling for Apartments and Condominiums as well as all Non-Residential Commercial Properties.
Loudoun County also mandates recycling, for both Businesses and Residents/Multi-family buildings.
