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Effect of "Green" (LEED and ENERGY STAR) Designation on Prices/sf and Transaction Frequency: The Chicago Office Market

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  • Sofia Dermisi
  • John McDonald

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Executive Summary. This is an empirical study of the economics of green (LEED and ENERGY STAR) designation among all downtown Chicago office transactions spanning 12 years. Green properties achieve on-average higher occupancies and prices / sf compared to non-green properties. The hedonic, repeat-sale, and transaction frequency models applied provide evidence of the price "bubble" in 2006–07 and the importance of green designation. LEED properties sold for a 23% price / sf premium, while an ENERGY STAR designation had no effect. Also, LEED Class A properties transacted 68% less than non-LEED, while ENERGY STAR Class B properties transacted 23% more than non-ENERGY STAR. These findings are consistent with the hypothesis that significant capital expenditures for achieving a greener property require longer cost recovery holding periods.

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  • Sofia Dermisi & John McDonald, 2011. "Effect of "Green" (LEED and ENERGY STAR) Designation on Prices/sf and Transaction Frequency: The Chicago Office Market," Journal of Real Estate Portfolio Management, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 17(1), pages 39-52, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:repmxx:v:17:y:2011:i:1:p:39-52
    DOI: 10.1080/10835547.2011.12089893
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