Market Transformation and the 7-Point Challenge 

BOMA International's 7-Point Challenge Expands to Include Associate Members
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In July 2007, BOMA International launched the Market Transformation Energy Plan and 7-Point Challenge to reduce energy consumption in commercial buildings by 30 percent by 2012.

Since that time the response has been extremely positive, with more than 120 BOMA member companies and BOMA local associations endorsing the 7-Point Challenge and making improved energy performance a priority across company portfolios throughout the country. Local governments have also embraced the 7-Point Challenge with endorsements from the mayors of Albuquerque, Denver, Orlando, Orange County, FL, and Phoenix. BOMA International recently announced an addendum to the 7-Point Challenge that calls on BOMA’s associate members—providers of products and services to the commercial real estate industry—to institute sustainable practices in their business operations. Read the release and the updated 7-Point Challenge.

• Learn more about the 7-Point Challenge and improving energy performance in commercial buildings
• Develop strategies for reducing energy and benchmarking energy performance in your building(s)
• Promote the 7-Point Challenge and the importance of energy efficiency in commercial office buildings to building owners and managers, the media and public officials.

Link this toolkit to your own Web site or use the tools and resources to create your own energy efficiency resource center

The 7-Point Challenge

1. Continue to work towards a goal to decrease energy consumption by 30 percent across your portfolios by 2012 – as measured against an “average building” measuring a 50 on the ENERGY STAR® benchmarking tool in 2007.
2. At least once a year, benchmark your energy performance and water usage through EPA's ENERGY STAR benchmarking tool (and share your results with BOMA);
3. Provide education to your managers, engineers, and others involved in building operations, to ensure that equipment is properly maintained and utilized;
4. Perform an energy audit and/or retro-commissioning of your building, and implement low-risk, low-cost and cost effective strategies to improve energy efficiency with high returns;
5. Extend equipment life by improving the operations and maintenance of building systems and ensure equipment is operating as designed;
6. Through leadership, positively impact your community and your planet by helping to reduce your industry's role in global warming; and
7. Position yourself and the industry as leaders and solution providers to owners and tenants seeking environmental and operational excellence.