Colorado Real Estate Journal - September 16, 2015
The fifth annual Watts to Water Awards ceremony was held June 10 at the BOMA luncheon at the Wellshire Event Center. Watts to Water is a first-of-its-kind program dedicated to the energy and water use reduction of commercial properties in the Denver metro area. Sponsored by Denver Metro BOMA, and partnered with the City Energy Project, the Denver Mayor’s Office and the Environmental Protection Agency, Watts to Water offers participants free sustainability training, tips and advice on how to best utilize Energy Star Portfolio Manager. Watts to Water also educates participants about the most recent rebates and incentives for energy and water conservation. Last year, Watts to Water members saved 7.8 million kWh of electricity, and 14 million kBtu of steam and natural gas. That’s enough energy to power more than 500,000 square feet of Denver office space. (The average energy per square foot was determined from internal program energy use data.) In addition, Watts to Water members reported more than 9.3 million gallons of water savings! There are always a select few who appear to go above and beyond when it comes to energy and water conservation management. This year Watts to Water and Mayor Michael B. Hancock recognize these select few.