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TRANSWESTERN:
Step 3 - Set Goals
Transwestern is one of the largest privately held commercial real estate and development firms in the U.S. Transwestern offers fully integrated real estate services and operates through six distinct functional lines of business - agency leasing, property and facility management, investment services, tenant advisory, development, and research - for a broad range of property types, including office, industrial, retail, healthcare, and multifamily.
Commercial Real Estate Partner Since 2001
Awards & Recognition
- Partner of the Year - Energy Management(2004,2005)
- Sustained Excellence(2006,2007,2008,2009,2010,2011,2012,2013)
Contact Information:
TRANSWESTERN
1900 West Loop South Suite 1300
Houston, TX 77027
713-270-7700
In Practice
3: Set Goals
3.2: Estimate Potential for Improvement
Informed Decision Makers Approve Improvements When Transwestern identified energy management as the competitive advantage that would set it apart from its competitors, it soon realized its challenge: compiling the documentation needed to justify a capital expense on energy performance improvements. Transwestern used EPA's Portfolio Manager to prioritize upgrade recommendations and calculate the financial value of improvements for its clients. Using this information, Transwestern presents multiple investment scenarios, such as a low-cost investment ($0.05 per square foot) in improved operational practices; a "mid" investment ($1.10 per square foot) in lighting system improvements; and a large investment ($2.30 per square foot) in comprehensive mechanical system improvements. For each scenario, Transwestern estimates savings in terms such as increased asset value, Net Operating Income (NOI), simple payback, and the anticipated energy performance rating. This approach enabled Transwestern to perform over $8 million worth of energy-efficient upgrades across its portfolio in 2004, saving an average of 15 to 30 percent per building.
