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	Have you visited the Resources Library at Green.ca.gov ? Check out the information the DGS has compiled on Benchmarking, Commissioning and LEED updates. Great stuff!	Benchmarking now law in California! The Governor has signed into legislation AB 1103 (Saldana; D-San Diego), that requires commercial building owners to get their properties benchmarked using the EPA Energy Star system, and to disclose the information to a potential buyer, lessee of the entire building, or lender as part of the escrow process. The bill also requires utilities to provide the information in a “user friendly way” and we negotiated a “safe harbor” liability protection into the bill. Building owners seeking assistance with managing commercial facilities in a more energy efficient manner are encouraged to check out the BOMA Energy Efficiency Program.
Energy Star Updates: A More Robust Energy Performance Rating System is HERE! Portfolio Manager Updates and Improvements as of Oct.1st, 2007. This is a must-view for Energy Star Portfolio Manager Users	BOMA's 7 Point Challenge Energy Plan Challenges Commercial Real Estate Professionals to improve Energy Efficiency by 30% by 2012. Read all about it!	Senator Boxer Offers Water Conservation Tips asking that we save 20 gallons of water a day to avoid mandatory water conservation measures.