Does your building qualify for an ENERGY STAR label? A commercial or industrial bui lding with an ENERGY STAR label or LEED® Certification uses less energy, is less expensive to operate and creates fewer greenhouse gas emissions than its peers, Increase your building's energy efficiency to reduce your bui lding's operating expenses and increase your retum on investment. You will also be protecting the environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and conserving natural resources, Shoot for the ENERGY STAR label and go green for more green,

Commercial and industrial facil ities are responsible for 80% of greenhouse gas emissions in New York City as well as nearly half of emissions nationwide, Some govemment entities are mandating that future building leases consider ENERGY STAR-labeled facil ities over those that do not possess this prestigious credential. Given the choice, tenants choose to lease space in an ENERGY STAR-labeled building over other bui ldings, An ENERGY STAR label means a well-run building where management cares about energy efficiency, Some government entities also require that the buildings they lease be LEED® Certified, Studies show that LEED® Certified buildings on average have 3% higher rents than competing buildings, Benchmarking is the fi rst step,

Benchmarking is the first step to greater energy efficiency (and more profit!), the ENERGY STAR label and LEED® Certification, We measure your building's baseline energy use and benchmark that baseline against comparable buildings, Your building's benchmarking score shows how it ranks, The higher the score, the better,

Benefit from benchmarking your bui lding and taking energy conservation measures, First, you wi ll know that you are striving to fight global warming by using less energy than your peers, Second, your bottom line wi ll benefit from increased energy savings, Third, you will show the world that your organization is making a commitment to reduce its impact on the environment. Establ ish yourself as a leader by doing what's right for the planet and for future generations, Research shows significant portions of our population prefer to work for or do business with organizations they perceive to be environmentally responsible,

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Our Energy Efficiency Expertise Our professionals are available to assist, consult, set up and perform energy inspections and assessments and help you reduce your energy consumption, We have the detailed knowledge and technical expertise to help you reach your energy goals, whether they consist of a Whole Building Energy Checkup TM ,

EPA ENERGY STAR Benchmarking, LEED® Certification, retrofit or new energy systems, or streamlined long-term energy maintenance programs,

Almost every type of commercial and industrial bui lding is eligible for EPA ENERGY STAR benchmarking and the ENERGY STAR label, To earn the ENERGY STAR label, your building must score in the top 25% on energy usage in your business category, Also, an ENERGY STAR rating provides a significant number of points toward reaching LEED® objectives, We can help you perform the assessment to determine if your building will qualify for the ENERGY STAR label, With an assessment score of 69 or higher, your building automatically prequal ifies on energy efficiency toward LEED® certification, With a score of 75 or higher, your building also qualifies to earn the ENERGY STAR label. If the assessment is less than stellar, we will work with you to implement real strat­egies to promote energy efficiency,

New York City: Benchmarking is Now the Law As part of New York City's PlaNYC 2030 and Greener, Greater Building Plan, al l commercial and industrial buildings over 50,000 square feet in the five boroughs of New York City must be benchmarked according to EPA ENERGY STAR Benchmarking, As New York grows in population over the next 20 years, it's crucial that we know how much energy we're using and become increasingly energy efficient, not only for our wallets, but also for our planet.

Some state governments, local municipalities and utility authorities offer incentives to offset the cost of the Professional Engineer (PE) verification that is required for commercial bui ldings to earn the ENERGY STAR label , Incentives vary and may cover up to 50% of the fee up to $1 ,000 per building, Ask us about the incentives that might apply to your project.

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LEED Certification & EPA Benchmarking

Engineered Tax Services (ETS) and The Cotocon Group (TCG) and their experienced teams of environmental professionals are working together to provide building owners with energy-efficiency services, including ENERGY STAR labeling, EPA Benchmarking and LEED® Certification, as well as additional engineering-based tax services, such as cost segregation studies, With a robust staff of licensed engineers, including LEEO® Accredited Professionals (APs) , as well as Certified Public Accountants with technical tax expertise, this partnership seeks to maximize your return on investment while simultaneously promoting energy conservation and green practices. Please contact us for a complimentary discussion of your specific situation.

800.236.6519 www.engineeredtaxservices.com

212.779.4825 www.thecotocongroup.com