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Transwestern Commercial Services:
Step 3 - Set Goals
Transwestern Commercial Services (TCS) is a privately held, full-service real estate firm operating in 24 cities across the United States. TCS provides services, such as property management, leasing, tenant representation and corporate advisory, to a broad range of space types including office, industrial, retail and multi-family.
Commercial Real Estate Partner Since 2001
Awards & Recognition
- Leadership in Energy Management 2004
- Partner of the Year 2005
- Sustained Excellence 2007,2006
- Sustained Excellence 2008
Contact Information:
Transwestern Commercial Services
1900 West Loop South Suite 1300
Houston, TX 77027
312-499-1900
In Practice
3: Set Goals
3.2: Estimate Potential for Improvement
Informed Decision-makers Approve Improvements
When Transwestern Commercial Services (TCS) identified energy management as the competitive advantage that would set it apart from its competitors, it soon realized its challenge: compiling the documentation needed to justify a capital expense on energy performance improvements.
TCS used EPA's Portfolio Manager to prioritize upgrade recommendations and calculate the financial value of improvements for its clients. Using this information, TCS presents multiple investment scenarios, such as a low-cost investment ($0.05 per square foot) in improved operational practices; a "mid" investment ($1.10 per square foot) in lighting system improvements; and a large investment ($2.30 per square foot) in comprehensive mechanical system improvements. For each scenario, TCS estimates savings in terms such as increased asset value, Net Operating Income (NOI), simple payback, and the anticipated energy performance rating. This approach enabled TCS to perform over $8 million worth of energy-efficient upgrades across its portfolio in 2004, saving an average of 15 to 30 percent per building.
