Generation Properties

2121 S. Mill Avenue
Tempe,AZ
85282
https://2121mill.com
(480) 967-0922

We are so thankful to be a part of this community.

energy

• Turn off lights in unoccupied areas
• Take advantage of natural lighting
• Put reminder stickers on light switches to turn them off
• Replace incandescent lamps with ENERGY STAR® rated CFLs or LEDs
• Replace T-12 fluorescent lamps with high-efficiency T-8, T-5 or LED lamps.
• Use partial lighting before and after public hours
• Use only necessary safety and security lighting
• Make sure automatic lighting controls are working properly
• Reduce cooling and heating in unused areas
• Obtain an energy audit
• Install occupancy sensors
• Replace incandescent exit signs with LED signs
• Replace HVAC units or systems with high-efficiency equipment
• Inspect and repair existing insulation above ceilings or under the roof
• Replace motors with high-efficiency options
• Install variable-frequency drives on pumps and motors
• Add insulation in areas of need
• Install landscaping to shade windows in sun-struck sections of your building
• Install power management software or systems to minimize equipment use after hours
• Install low-flow faucet aerators and showerheads to reduce hot water use
• Create a 5-year or 10-year ambitious sustainability vision, goals and targets of success
• Implement tactics to reach energy reduction goals
• Establish sustainable purchasing policies – prioritizing energy efficiency in the selection criteria for the purchase of new or replacement equipment
• Engage employees at all levels in greening the workplace, their homes and communities through energy reduction efforts
• Embed your sustainability goals into your products and services – help your customers Go Green!
• Engage suppliers and business customers in collaborative projects to help achieve your mutual sustainability goals
• Champion sustainability initiatives within your industry association and work to solve challenges together
• Adjust temperature settings and schedules to avoid unnecessary cooling or heating
• If you have a central air system, make sure the system is balanced
• Establish a preventative HVAC maintenance program
• Repair doors and windows that don’t close or seal properly
• Close window treatments during summer months
• Remove excess office equipment and use smart power strips to manage equipment use
• Reduce hot water temperature settings and use
• Measure and report your progress, share your best practices and efforts with others
• Optimize heating and cooling systems (21 Celsius / 70 Fahrenheit when occupied 16 Celsius / 61 Fahrenheit when unoccupied)

water

• Fix leaks!
• Monitor your water bills
• Encourage staff to use efficient rinsing techniques
• Install an instant water heater so you don’t have to let the water run
• Detect and fix any leaks from pipes, fixtures, appliances and equipment
• Install appropriate low‐flow devices, shut‐off valves, faucet aerators and other water‐efficient equipment. Look for the WaterSense label
• Use a broom instead of a hose to clean floors, sidewalks and other hard surfaces
• Conduct a water audit and identify water management goals
• Perform irrigation system evaluations periodically
• Adjust sprinklers to ensure there is no overspray into non-landscaped areas
• Make sure cooling towers are properly maintained and retrofitted if necessary
• Shut off water to unused areas of your facility to eliminate waste from leaks or unmonitored use
• Install water efficiency devices
• Install WaterSense-labeled fixtures including toilets, urinals, faucets, pre-rinse spray valves, showerheads and smart irrigation controllers
• Create a 5-year or 10-year sustainability vision, goals and targets of success
• Set and implement goals to reduce waste, emissions, water and resource use
• Use reclaimed water for landscape irrigation if available
• Engage employees to incorporate water conservation in their homes and communities
• Use sustainable products and services
• Measure and report your progress, share your efforts with others
• Make sure all hoses are equipped with automatic shut-off nozzles
• Water landscapes early in the morning or in the evening
• Clean windows only when needed
• Wash vehicles only when needed
• Discard clean water into plants instead of the drain
• Contact your water provider to see if water conservation rebates are available
• Replace turf areas with (xeriscape) low- water-use plants
• Install a passive rainwater harvesting system
• Shut off water to unused areas to eliminate waste from leaks or unmonitored use

travel

• Encourage carpooling to company events and offsite meetings
• Promote ride-matching service to form carpools at www.sharetheride.com hosted by Valley Metro
• Hold events at locations served by transit
• Hold events along the frequent transit network
• Provide staff with transit fares for travel locally to business meetings
• Provide secure bicycle parking facilities for employees
• Provide casual bicycle parking on-site for clients
• Provide one washroom facility where the door can be locked for cyclist/runners to freshen up
• Share trip planning tools – ValleyMetro.org trip planner, Mobile Site/Apps including RideKick, regional cycling maps
• Engage employees in regional campaigns like Valley Bike Month and Bike to Work/School Day, Dump the Pump, etc.
• Use webinars, video and teleconferencing
• Offer start and end times that avoid peak periods of travel
• Conduct regular prize drawings for employees who use alternate modes of transport
• Provide free or preferred parking for carpools and hybrid/electric vehicles
• Subsidize transit fares for employee commuting
• Educate driving staff (fleet management) on efficient driving techniques
• Create a work from home (teleworking) option
• Reduce air travel
• Schedule condensed work week to work five days in four and reduce vehicle traffic by 20%
• Create a 5-year or 10-year ambitious sustainability vision, goals and targets of success and incorporate a transportation section
• Develop a custom site for your business that offers ride share matching designated for employees
• Engage employees at all levels in greening the workplace, their homes and communities
• Embed your green goals into your products and services
• Champion green initiatives to your industry association and solve eco-problems together
• Measure and report your progress and share your efforts with others
• Offer free charging for electric vehicles
• Subsidize 100% of transit fares for alternate modes of transportation
• Purchase carbon offsets to minimize effects of business travel

waste

• Set printers to print double sided
• Print only necessary documents
• Send memos, quotes and invoices electronically
• Minimize paper usage in meetings
• Provide recycling bins at key locations
• Encourage employees to sort materials into the proper categories through communication and signage if your community doesn’t have co-mingled or single stream recycling
• Subscribe to online newspapers and magazines
• Donate outdated electronics
• Repurpose or reuse office supplies and equipment that remains serviceable
• Donate unwanted food
• Use washable cutlery and plates
• Use kitchenware and utensils that are either recyclable or compostable
• Recycle hazardous waste through the proper environmental compliance resources
• Conduct a waste audit
• Set waste reduction goals
• Consider alternatives to purchasing products that are disposable and over-packaged
• Review packaging of products with a view to reducing packaging waste
• Establish a food composting station throughout your facilities
• Consider leasing rather than purchasing products
• Develop a policy of purchasing non-toxic cleaning materials
• Send e-waste to an investment recovery process
• Create 5-year or 10-year ambitious sustainability vision, goals and targets of success
• Set and implement bold goals to reduce waste, emissions, water and resource use
• Implement a policy of zero waste in the office
• Engage employees at all levels in greening the workplace, their homes and communities
• Embed your green goals into your products and services – help your customers Go Green!
• Engage suppliers and business customers in collaborative projects to help achieve your mutual sustainability goals
• Champion sustainable initiatives to your industry association and solve environmental problems together
• Return used CFL (compact fluorescent) lights to hardware stores that accept them for proper disposal
• For food service businesses, enroll in the Tempe Grease Cooperative
• Measure and report your progress, share your efforts with others

purchasing

• Purchase FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified or 100% postconsumer recycled paper
• Purchase environmentally friendly bulk cleaning supplies
• Purchase refillable and reusable products
• Conduct lifecycle assessments on products prior to purchase to ensure maximum sustainability, return on investment and environmental efficiency
• Purchase fair trade coffee and tea
• Use minimal packaging in deliveries or shipments
• Reduce delivery frequency of office supply shipments
• Choose green eco-friendly printers
• Choose ENERGY STAR® products, which are certified for energy efficiency
• Introduce a policy that supports sustainable products
• Choose products that reduce or eliminate pollution and toxins
• Support products and services that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
• Consider biodiversity maintenance or improvement when producing or acquiring .products and services
• Consider employee health and safety when choosing suppliers
• “Reduce, Reuse and Recycle” when making purchasing decisions
• Create a 5-year or 10-year ambitious sustainability vision, goals and targets of success
• Set and implement bold goals to reduce waste, emissions, water and resource use
• Engage employees at all levels in greening the workplace, their homes and communities
• Embed your green goals into your products and services – help your customers Go Green!
• Engage suppliers and business customers in collaborative projects to help achieve your mutual sustainability goals
• Champion sustainable initiatives to your industry association and solve environmental problems together
• Measure and report your progress, share your efforts with others