Leasing for Impact: Smart Leasing Strategy in the City of Denver
The City of Denver sought to overcome one of real estate’s persistent barriers to sustainability: the split incentive between landlords and tenants. To meet the city’s climate goals, and ensure the success of the Energize Denver ordinance, Denver needed a way to mainstream high-performance lease practices.
RE Tech was engaged to lead the charge in stakeholder engagement, program design, and training development to make smart leasing a reality. Over three years, we built the framework, tools, and momentum needed to bring the Smart Leasing Program to life.
Objectives
- Launch a Smart Leasing Framework
Develop and promote lease practices that support energy efficiency and shared performance outcomes. - Bridge the Landlord–Tenant Divide
Align stakeholder interests to overcome the split incentive challenge. - Support Energize Denver Compliance
Position Smart Leasing as a viable strategy for meeting citywide energy performance mandates.
Our Solution: Stakeholder-Centered Program Design
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