Fannie Mae, on February 6, 2015, announced it will offer lower interest rates on loans made on certified energy-efficient multifamily buildings. In an effort to further incentivize property owners to improve the energy performance, and therefore the quality and affordability of multifamily housing, Fannie will grant a 10 basis point reduction in the interest rate of a multifamily refinance, acquisition, or supplemental mortgage loans. To qualify, properties must be certified under LEED, EPA’s Energy Star, or Enterprise’s Green Communities criteria. Fannie Mae will securitize all loans financed under this lower interest rate as Green Bonds, which will be an attractive option for socially-responsible investors to expand their portfolios.
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June 22, 2026
Partner has named Frederick Ellington, AIA, LEED AP, as Technical Director in its Construction Services division. With 30+ years of experience, he strengthens the firm's construction risk management, due diligence, and project advisory capabilities for commercial real estate clients.

May 27, 2026
Capital planning in commercial real estate has entered a new phase. In addition to traditional lifecycle replacements, managers now face a growing set of capital needs driven by energy ordinances, decarbonization goals, and climate risk. These drivers are no longer peripheral considerations; they are central to how capital plans are developed, prioritized, and executed.

June 05, 2026
Partner Property Consultants, the European subsidiary of Partner Engineering & Science, Inc. (Partner ESI), announces that Antoine Yeprem joined the company in June 2026 as Senior Consultant, Real Estate Due Diligence, in Germany.




