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Green Homes and Sustainable
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Capital Markets and GreenNational Green Building Underwriting Standard
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Overview
What is “green” as it applies to real estate finance
Capital markets’ requirement of a national standard
Which green aspects are important
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What is “Green” in the Real Estate Industry?
1. Best business practices– Maximize efficiency aspects in construction /
operations– Minimize waste and costs– Capture ‘free’ inputs from natural environment– Increased architect / engineer / contractor
coordination
2. Mark of high-quality construction and asset value via several third-party verification processes
3. A product differentiation marker based on:
– Energy and water operational cost savings – IEQ and associated health benefits– Amenities– Asset quality (perceived / real)
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Why Are Investors / Companies Going “Green”? It’s just business……
1. Operational cost efficiency
2. Risk reduction
3. Best management practices
4. ‘Halo effect’
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Capital Markets Focus Financially Tangible Asset Attributes
• Energy efficiency
• Water efficiency
• Location aspects– Transit orientation– Pedestrian accessibility– Neighborhood amenities
• Indoor environmental quality
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Capital Market Relevance
INVESTOR / LENDERFiduciary Responsibility• Effective risk management
– Energy/water price increases – risk exposure
– Energy/water price volatility – risk exposure – Litigation / liability – risk exposure
• Transparent information / reporting– Provide additional relevant data points– Third-party verified
OPERATOR / BORROWERMaximize Business
Opportunities• Improves competitiveness• Improves operational efficiency
– Cash flow and material risk factors
• Promotes market differentiation• Enhances brand value• Facilitates progress
– Societal – Business
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CFO Research Services / Jones Lang LaSalle ReportMarch 2008Top Sustainability Priorities• Improve energy efficiency• Reduce carbon footprint• Reduce environmental impact of
operations• Manage risk
Barriers• Lack of decision framework / tool• Inability to measure effect on
shareholder value / investor returns• Not integrated into financial
management and control systems
Respondent Quote“As more efficient measuring tools are created and utilized, finance’s role in sustainability efforts will be greatly enhanced.”
Survey Metrics:175 responses – senior finance executives95% from companies w/ over $500MM revenue
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Green Building Underwriting Standard
Reporting
Decision Tool
Investment Performance
Risk Management
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Capital Markets Partnership – MembersPartial List
City of San Francisco
City of Chicago
City of Dallas
City of Denver
City of Miami
City of New York
City of Oakland
City of San Jose
City of Santa Monica
City of Seattle
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US Conference of Mayors ResolutionJune 2008
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Principals – Green Building Underwriting Standard1. Performance based
2. Easy to analyze / simple to implement
3. Disciplined• Tangible financial impacts• Acknowledgement of intangible value
4. Utilize/recognize consensus industry standards
5. Third-party verified
IN PRACTICE: Underwriting Overlay• Does not materially change current underwriting practices• Request additional key information pieces during underwriting process• Incorporate information data points
– Decision processes– Reporting
If you cannot measure, report, and verify……you cannot manage it
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Structure – Green Building Underwriting Standard• Recognizes and incorporates existing industry
standards– Comprehensive– Transparent– Market-driven– Consensus-based
• Standards include– EPA EnergyStar– USGBC LEED Rating System– MTS Climate Neutral
• Performance based– Energy– Water– Indoor environmental quality
• Third-party verification requirement– Self-Regulation = No Regulation = Wild West
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EPA EnergyStar
• Government-backed program helping businesses and individuals achieve superior energy efficiency
• Energy performance rating tools– EnergyStar Portfolio Manager (existing buildings)
– EnergyStar Target Finder (new construction)
• Scoring system of 1-100– Commercial buildings
• Bell curve based on statistically significant comparative data set• Higher score is better
– Median = 50– EnergyStar Certified buildings score 75 or higher
– Residential buildings• Based on energy consumption / HERS test• Lower score is better
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USGBC’s LEED™ Rating SystemLeadership in Energy and Environmental Design
Environmental Responsibility Defined For Buildings • Answers question: “What exactly is an environmentally-responsible
building?”• Third party certification of environmental achievement
LEED New Construction 2.2 Implementation • Point-based system• Broken into categories
Sustainable Sites 14 PointsWater Efficiency 5 PointsEnergy & Atmosphere 17 PointsMaterials & Resources 13 PointsIndoor Environmental Quality 15 PointsInnovation 5 PointsTOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS 69 Points
Certified 26-32 pointsSilver 33-38 pointsGold 39-51 pointsPlatinum52-69 points
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Climate Neutral certification
Consensus-based national standard
Certifies carbon neutrality
Certification process:• Audit baseline energy use
• Implement efficiency measures
• Address remaining energy use:
1. Install onsite renewable energy;
2. Purchase “Green-e” renewable energy;
3. Purchase/retire “Green-e” REC’s; and/or
4. Purchase annual emissions offsets based on the Cleaner and Greener® program requirements
• Certify by accredited 3rd party professional
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MechanicsGreen Building Underwriting Standards
I. Information Disclosure at time of debt financing1. Energy Star score (Portfolio Manager or Target Finder) 2. LEED certification and scorecard3. Climate Neutral certification4. Commissioning report (recommended)
II. Analyze LEED scorecard for specific LEED points achieved
Focus placed on a subset of specific LEED credits– Energy efficiency– Water use– Indoor environmental quality
III. Rate revenue/expense impacts of strategies employedRelative scale compared to a ‘market’ asset
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Example Scoring – Specific LEED PointLEED Water Efficiency WE-3.1/3.2 – 20%/30% Water Use Reduction
• LEED scorecard analysis – Achieved both WE-3.1 and WE-3.2
• Asset analysis– Dual flush toilets– Waterless urinals– Faucet aerators
• Positive score on financial impact = 2
UNDERWRITING• 30% reduction applied to ‘market’ asset water utility costs
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LOW MEDIUMMEDIUM HIGHHIGH
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Value Adjusted Score Ratio Score
ENERGYSTAR Score 40% Green Building Underwriting Standard Score 35%
LEED Rating NONE 0%
(intangible value) CERTIFIED 2% SILVER 5% GOLD 10% PLATINUM 15%
Climate Neutral Certified YES 10% NO 0%
CMP GREEN SCORE 100%
Final Analysis Capital Markets Partnership Commercial Green Score Formula
CMP
GREENSCORE
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Risk Management • Lower operating expenses
– Energy / water price volatility– Energy / water efficiency and conservation– Energy – peak load demand– Insurance– Waste disposal– Maintenance– Capital expenditures
• Commercial - Evolving corporate green policies– Impact on tenant demand
• Potential for two-tiered market • Obsolescence risk
– Improved tenant satisfaction / retention
• Future regulatory compliance
• CO2 trading– Cost increases based on CO2 / ton used to power asset– Value capture
• Current / future tax incentives
• Building health / IAQ liability
• Informs investment consideration, capital access and pricing
Real Estate Value
1. Cash Flow
2. Timing of Cash Flow
3. Risk of Receiving Cash Flow
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Summary – Green Underwriting Standard
• Incorporates performance-based tangible attributes– Energy use /efficiency – Water use / efficiency– Location attributes– Indoor environmental quality
• Simple due diligence requirements– EnergyStar score– LEED scorecard– Commissioning report
• Straightforward implementation
• Transparent
• Third-party verified
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Crude Oil – Actual (Jan 1997 thru July 28, 2008)
World oil production flat since 2004 / China and India’s consumption surging / domestic consumption in oil producing countries increasing
Energy traders / OPEC now publicly refer to the ‘proper’ price of $85 / barrel at which point OPEC reduces production to support prices
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US Electricity Prices (1982 – 2006)
Source: US Department of Energy http://www.eia.doe.gov/fuelelectric.html
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US Electric Power Generation Sources (2007)
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Coal Other Gasses Natural Gas Petroleum Nuclear Solar / Wind Hydroelectric Other
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Petroleum
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DOE Coal Prices June 2003 to July 2006
Source: http://www.eia.doe.gov/cneaf/coal/page/coalnews/coalmar.html
CentralAppalachia+88%
Northern Appalachia+41%
Illinois Basin38%
Uinta Basin114%
Powder River Basin100%
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DOE Coal Prices June 2003 to July 2008
Current Price = $149 / ton
Current Price = $140 / ton
Source: http://www.eia.doe.gov/cneaf/coal/page/coalnews/coalmar.html
+312% - Central Appalachia
+452% - Northern Appalachia
+200% - Illinois Basin
+254% - Uinta Basin
+127% - Powder River Basin
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Serious Grid / Infrastructure Challenges
“There will need to be $350 billion invested in power generation over the next decade. Transmission represents another $150 billion of needed investment -- the distribution infrastructure in our cities has really deteriorated.
Environmental retrofits on existing plants are going to cost another $50 billion, and that doesn't include carbon capture. Efficiency investments are going to be another $50 billion."
Mac MacFarlandVP of Corporate Development Exelon Energy
Source: Knowledge at Whartonhttp://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article.cfm?articleid=1881
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What’s Your Prediction?
Source: US Department of Energy http://www.eia.doe.gov/fuelelectric.html
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Natural Gas Spot Prices (Oct ’83 – Apr ‘08)
http://www.eia.doe.gov/oil_gas/natural_gas/info_glance/natural_gas.html
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Energy Market Drivers
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MarketRestructuring
Aging Power Grid
Globalization Digital Economy
Emissions andClimate Change
Energy Reliability andSecurity
ResourceScarcity
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Final Thought: Finance Industry and Sustainability
The finance industry prides itself on seeing the road ahead……
It cannot be done while using the rear view mirror……
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Perspective – Evolution Partners
Work with asset owners and developers across North America– Strategy
• Pragmatic industry analysis• Advise on what competitors are doing• Portfolio analysis – buy/hold/sell
– Asset positioning (development / existing)
• LEED-NC / LEED-EB audit• EnergyStar benchmarking • Environmental audit• Recommend best practices
– Financing• Raise debt/equity capital for LEED projects• Articulate asset features during underwriting (ie – resistance to ‘mark-to-market’)
– Leasing and Marketing• Communication strategies• Green Lease Addendum
Industry Work– Industry speaking – ULI / NAIOP– Green financial underwriting standards
Clients
Regional developers
Public REITs
Private equity firms
Investment banks
Start-up firms
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Dan Winters, Managing Principal1511 Wisconsin Avenue NW #200
Washington, DC 20007