Better Buildings Challenge? We Accept!

Last year, the buildings in which we work and live used roughly 40% of the energy in the U.S. economy at a cost of over $400 billion. In 2011, President Obama announced the Better Buildings Initiative to make commercial buildings 20% more energy efficient by 2020 and accelerate private sector investment in energy efficiency. Atlanta is proud to be one of the first cities, along with Seattle and Los Angeles, to partner with this program.The Atlanta Better Buildings Challenge aims to support President Obama’s goal of helping businesses save billions annually in energy costs, enabling them to grow, invest in new technology, and create American jobs.“The Atlanta Better Buildings Challenge is a great demonstration of what can be accomplished when businesses and government unite around a single goal,” said Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed. “The program’s expansion to Buckhead solidifies Atlanta’s position as a sustainability leader, and demonstrates the strength of our commitment to energy efficiency.”Atlanta Tech Village is approaching a $7.5 million dollar renovation this fall and has committed to this program through a variety of efficiency improvements (e.g. new lighting, greater insulation, more efficient heating and cooling) and some of our own items like our new Electric Vehicle charging station in our parking deck. Our commitment to improving the environment helps our city become an even better place to live and work. Better Buildings Challenge? Atlanta Tech Village accepts!