Notice To Residents Of Green Initiatives And
Resident Obligations

A green lease is a standard form lease with additional clauses included which provide for the management and improvement of the environmental performance of a building by both Management and Resident. Management is committed to integrating green lease clauses into Resident agreements where practical.

Commitment to Cooperation

Management and Resident confirm that, wherever reasonably practicable, they wish to promote and improve the environmental performance of the asset and agree in good faith, but without legal obligation, to co-operate with each other to identify appropriate strategies for the improvement of the environmental performance of the asset.

Sustainability Contact

Management shall provide a point of contact to discuss issues related to sustainability and energy. Issues include, but not limited to retrofit projects, billing issues, energy and water efficiency upgrades, and data access.

Management Sustainability Contact

Track Common Area Energy Usage

Management is committed to reduce its carbon footprint by reducing the energy consumption at this asset. Management shall track energy consumption data of the common areas in this asset on a monthly basis to the extent data is available and there are resources available to Management to collect and track the data. Any energy consumption data tracked will be recorded monthly via ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager or other tracking tools. Data will be used for the purpose of monitoring and improving the water performance of the asset.

Track Common Area Water Usage

For this purpose, common area water use is defined as the metered water use that the Management manages and pays for. Management shall track water usage of the common areas at this asset on a quarterly basis to the extent that data is available and there are resources available to Management to collect, track the data. The water usage data tracked under this paragraph will be recorded quarterly via ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager or other tracking tools. Data will be used for the purpose of monitoring and improving the water performance of the asset.

Disclose Whole Building Energy Star Score to Resident Annually Upon Request

Management is committed to increase its energy data transparency and help its Residents to be more sustainable. To the extent an ENERGY STAR score is issued, Management shall provide Resident with the asset's ENERGY STAR score annually upon Resident's request. To the extent Resident obtains electricity independently of the Management, Resident shall give Management access to Resident's data on energy use for inclusion in Management's annual reports, ENERGY STAR annual rating and similar purposes.

Implement Energy-Management Best Practices

Management is committed to the following energy management practices in landlord base building systems and common areas:

• Space heaters: Prohibit use of space heaters (as these have been proven to be a fire risk).
• Air filters: Clean and replace air filter as recommended by the manufacturer to ensure equipment efficiency and maintain good air quality, for HVAC equipment that Management control's.
• Temperature reset practices: Adopt temperature reset practices during unoccupied periods to avoid unnecessary cooling/heating.
• HVAC maintenance: Conduct regular HVAC equipment maintenance to ensure proper operation.
• Energy and water audits: Conduct energy and water audits to identify any energy and water conservation measures as required by state and local codes, ordinances, and zoning requirements.
• Retro-commissioning: Conduct retro-commissioning in order to optimize energy consuming systems/equipment as required by state and local codes, ordinances, and zoning requirements.

Resident To Submit Annual Energy And Water Disclosure Data Upon Request

On an annual basis Resident shall be required to submit to Management energy and water consumption data, including total usage and total charges as they appear on Resident's electric, gas, water, and other utility bills, in a format deemed reasonably acceptable by Management upon request. Alternatively, Resident may authorize the utility itself to share information on energy and water with Management.

Guidelines For Resident To Adhere To Reasonable Best Practices

Resident to consider as applicable, practical, and/or feasible the following criteria that adhere to state and local codes, ordinances, zoning requirements, and asset rules and regulations:

• Conserving energy
  • Management encourages use of ENERGY STAR rated light bulbs and equipment.
• Conserving water
  • Turning off water fixtures and faucets when not in-use.
• Assessing and reducing waste to landfill
  • Disposal of waste and recyclables in accordance with the Management's rules and regulations.
  • Re-use materials where practical.
• Social/health and well-being criteria
  • Use of low/no VOC paints if Resident paints their own unit.
  • Never smoking in designated tobacco-free areas.
• Sustainable transport
  • Proper use of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, where applicable.