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August 14, 2025

Elevate Asset Performance & ESG Ratings with Green Certifications & Data-Driven Practices

By Lance Collins, AIA, NOMA

By Lance Collins and Brady Mills, Directors at Partner Energy; Published in GRESB on Aug. 14, 2025.

Green building certifications are not just a final stamp of approval; they are roadmaps for better buildings. When embedded in development and asset management practices — and powered by quality data — they inform smarter decisions, reduce risk, and enhance asset value.

For real estate owners and managers, the path forward is clear: use certifications as strategic tools, collect actionable data from day one, and align efforts with investor expectations and frameworks like GRESB. In doing so, sustainability becomes more than a goal — it becomes a driver of long-term performance and resilience.

Read the full article by Lance and Brady to learn more about green certifications and data-driven practices.

Green Building Certification Readiness Assessment Chart Image

Graph: Example of a portfolio-level view of how multiple buildings are performing in the various categories, which allows clients to focus on improvements to prepare for certification.

About the Authors

Lance Collins, AIA, NOMA

Director

Mr. Collins is a Director at Partner Energy with over twenty years of experience in architecture, urban design, and sustainable design consulting. His experience includes whole building analysis, benchmarking, energy and water conservation measures, resource consumption reduction strategies, green certifications project management including LEED, GreenPoint Rated, ENERGY STAR, Green Globes, and NGBS. As a licensed architect in California, Mr. Collins has provided design and consulting solution for various types of buildings including institutional, office, mixed-use, retail, schools, and multifamily residential properties. Lance has led the completion of more than 50 Green certified projects including LEED Platinum, and Net-Zero projects for new buildings and existing construction for Partner Energy clients.

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Lance Collins
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