Partner Energy’s Dana Weiss has written an article in Real Estate Finance & Investment detailing the Los Angeles Existing Building Energy and Water Efficiency Program (LAEBEWE), a mandatory energy and water benchmarking program with a June 1, 2018 complicance deadline. While the program doesn’t detail specific targets for water or energy savings, its goal of transparency and awareness will increase conservation efforts and energy efficient improvements to lower carbon emissions, while reducing costs for building owners. Because 39% of US energy consumption was attributed to residential and commercial real estate sectors, it is reasonable to expect similar programs and initiatives in other US cities in the years to come.

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.

May 27, 2026
In cities across the country, historic industrial assets continue to present challenges and untapped potential. For developers willing to navigate the complexity – and for advisors equipped to translate that complexity into actionable insight – these properties can become catalysts for long-term urban reinvestment.




