555 California
555 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94104
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Vornado's 34 million square feet of benchmarked office space is performing well above the industry average, with an average energy performance score of 69. Vornado commercial properties have been benchmarked using EPA's Portfolio Manager, with over 20 million square feet of properties earning the ENERGY STAR for superior energy performance in 2008/2009.
Vornado's commitment to sustainability and our focus on continuous improvement in our energy performance comes from the highest levels of the organization. In 2008, Vornado's Chairman, Steven Roth, underscored Vornado's commitment through a five-point sustainability framework, posted at http://www.vno.com/, which outlines our mandate for environmental leadership.
This corporate policy has not only resulted in a commitment to improving the energy efficiency of our existing buildings, but also in the formation of a creative team that integrates energy conservation into every aspect of our business.
"Green teams" have been organized in each Vornado division to exchange ideas and identify ways to leverage the scale, creativity, synergies, and efficiencies of the Vornado portfolio. The Vornado team also includes a dedicated Energy and Sustainability Program Director and several LEED Accredited Professionals throughout all Vornado divisions. These green teams drive a culture of sustainable thinking that influences all of our procurement decisions, our tenant leases, our operations practices, and our employee behaviors.
Our energy management plans involve a comprehensive set of strategies and programs to reduce energy requirements through:
-- Expert maintenance of building systems.
-- Smart metering technology to understand energy usage/patterns in our buildings.
-- Extensive training of building engineers on energy-conserving practices.
-- Utilization of sophisticated energy management systems.
Vornado has employed strategic energy efficiency capital projects, ranging from incremental efforts like the installation of efficient lighting fixtures and bulbs, to large-scale initiatives to improve the efficiency of mechanical systems or implement alternative power sources.
Not only does Vornado work to reduce energy usage and carbon emissions at each of our buildings, but the company also focuses on initiatives that have significant energy reduction impacts over millions of square feet. This commitment results in substantial energy reduction throughout our portfolio and a healthier environment. Our commitment to sustainability is furthered through our efforts for
Approximately 65-70 percent of the energy used in office buildings is consumed by tenants within their spaces and is not central-system based or landlord controlled. Although Vornado building operating strategies create efficiency, the potential multiplier affect of shifting the practices of the millions of people that work in Vornado offices is even more significant. Therefore, Vornado uses innovative approaches to help shift behaviors.
Vornado is the first landlord in
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Please note: Narrative information in this profile has been provided by HWA 555 Owners, LLC or a representative of this facility. Other building information was verified and submitted to EPA at the time of application. Building energy performance, operating characteristics, and ownership/management may be subject to change over time.
Building Owner:*
HWA 555 Owners, LLC
Property Manager:*
Vornado Realty Trust
Year(s) Labeled (Rating):
2009 (76)
Facility Type: Office
Total Floorspace: 1810397 sf
Year Constructed: 1969
Contract Type: None
Technologies Used:
| Stage 1-Recommissioning |
| Stage 2-Lighting |