High-Performance Leasing Resources#

For sample language and provisions, visit:

• Sample Residential Colorado Rental Lease Agreement
• Commercial High Performance Leasing Sample Language and Provisions

Several public and private organizations around the nation have engaged in high performance leasing to lower energy costs, increase occupancy rates and improve tenant comfort and are sharing their experiences and toolkits online to help other communities adopt high performance leasing.

• Green Lease Library – clearinghouse of high performance leasing resources
• Green Lease Leaders – national recognition program for owner and tenants engaging in high performance leasing
• Urban Land Institute Tenant Optimization Program – a program to integrate energy efficiency into tenant space design and construction that delivers financial returns as well
• RMI's Best Practices for Leasing Net-Zero Energy Buildings – guide on the business case and process for developers and landlords to pursue net-zero energy buildings
• Landlord-Tenant Energy Partnership – pilot projects with landlords and tenants
• ENERGY STAR® for Tenants – national recognition program for tenants, similar to ENERGY STAR® for Buildings
• BOMA Commercial Lease: Guide to Sustainable and Energy Efficient Leasing for High-Performance Buildings – resource guide with high performance provisions in sample lease
• Green Tenant Toolkit – resources developed through San Francisco Mayor’s Task Force on Existing Commercial Buildings
• Creating a High Performance Workplace – resources for tenants developed by City of Portland