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Partner Profile
| The Tower Companies | |
| Location | N. Bethesda, MD |
| Organization Type | Real Estate |
| Percentage Green Power | 100% |
| Organization-wide Purchase | Yes |
| Awards/Recognition | Green Power Leadership Award 2003, Green Power Leadership Award 2006 |
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| Partner Profile The Tower Companies won a Green Power Leadership Award in 2003. Founded in 1947 and headquartered in North Bethesda, Maryland, The Tower Companies is a family-owned real estate firm committed to socially responsible and environmentally correct development. In March 2003, The Tower Companies made a commitment to acquire renewable energy resources equivalent to approximately 40 percent of their annual electricity consumption. Part of The Tower Companies' corporate mission is to lead by example in all areas that facilitate sustainable development of the built environment, and purchasing green power is consistent with that mission. The Tower Companies' principles and employees feel that their job has more meaning as a result of the company's environmental commitment. This positive association encourages not only pride in their company, but also inspires them to lead by example in their personal lives, taking the message of sustainability to a much broader audience. Jeffrey S. Abramson, Partner, The Tower Companies, states, "As the largest builder of healthy buildings in the Washington, DC area, we hope to see others promptly participate in programs such as this--programs which will eventually shepherd America in energy self-sufficiency and better health." | |