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LA Convention Center
Address: 1201 S. Figueroa
Square Footage: 2.35 million
Property Type: Convention Center
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Through the LABBC, the LA Convention Center intends to reduce their overall energy consumption by retrofitting their plumbing, lighting, and HVAC systems. Prior to their partnership, the LA Convention Center has already made substantial strides in energy efficiency and environmental responsibility. As a result of extensive waste, energy, and emissions-reducing measures, the building has earned a LEED-EB Gold Certification and has been named as both an EPA Green Power Partner and member of the EPA's WasteWise program.
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Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites
Address: 1201 S. Figueroa
Square Footage: 1.5 million
Property Type: Hotel
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As part of a larger “sustainable tourism†movement, the team at the Bonaventure plans to reduce the building’s water use 20% and fuel use 30% by 2020. The LABBC has already been working with the Bonaventure to implement these changes — a project to renovate the hotel’s laundry facilities using AquaRecycle Technology is expected to save nearly 900,000 gallons per year with a one-year payback (read more in "Case Study: AquaRecycle at The Bonaventure," left). The Bonaventure has also already reduced its carbon footprint via a comprehensive recycling and composting program, an environmentally-friendly purchasing policy, energy-efficient lighting and electric equipment, and water-conserving fixtures and linen reuse programs.
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Vitus Group & Affordable Housing Access
Address: 615 S. Manhattan Place
Square Footage: 116,664
Property Type: Senior Affordable Housing
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Vitus Group, the owner/developer of the property, and their partner, Affordable Housing Access, recently acquired the property and are planning a major renovation of the common area and 156 residential units. The renovation, which includes energy and water efficiency upgrades and rooftop solar PV, is expected to be completed by December 2014. Manhattan Place is also involved in an affordable housing preservation deal wherein the new buyer agrees to preserve and maintain the property as senior affordable housing for 55 years. The LABBC, in conjunction with the utilities providers, will be assisting Vitus Group in benchmarking the building and providing rebate and incentive support on their planned rehab project.
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Pasha Stevedoring & Terminals
Address: 6802 S. Fries Avenue, Wilmington, CA 90744
Square Footage: 265,000
Property Type: Cargo-Handling Terminal Operator
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Along with additional plans for expansion, the team at PST is investigating installing energy efficient lighting, HVAC upgrades, a monitoring and control system, and the installation of solar system and micro grid at their property, which consists of a steel terminal, two transit sheds, and a management office. They are currently working with the LABBC to determine financing options that best meet their solar, equipment, and energy efficiency project goals.
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July 23, 2014
Our July Webinar will focus on energy efficiency, water conservation, and sustainability in the healthcare sector. This webinar will act as a follow-up to LABBC's Healthcare, Energy, and Environmental Sustainability Conference, co-hosted by Kaiser Permanente.
Our call will feature a panel of experts addressing the ways in which improving the energy efficiency and sustainability of a healthcare facility can improve the health of the patients and staff who use that facility, as well as highlight targeted projects that healthcare facilities can implement to reduce their energy and water use. This panel will discuss real-world case studies and provide insight on effective strategies for improving the sustainability of healthcare facilities, medical office buildings, and hospitals. Register here.
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June 30, 2014
2nd Annual Building Technology Showcase
The LABBC was proud to feature Los Angeles' newest and most effective energy efficiency technologies at our 2nd Annual Building Technology Showcase. Hosted at the California Endowment, 22 of LABBC's Technology Partners participated in three-minute Fast Pitch sessions that provided details about average savings, ROIs, and rebates, as well as highlighting successful case studies. Before and after the presentations, attendees had the opportunity to visit the organizations' display tables and learn more about each technology, understand how the various systems function, and discuss the first steps toward implementation. View photos from the event.
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