Energy Curtailment Program

Reckson utilizes Integrated Energy Services’ curtailment program and real-time energy management platform which equips Reckson’s engineering staff to respond to needs as they arise and communicate with the grid, our tenants, and Con Edison.

 

 

HydroMX – Nano-Thermo Technology

A revolutionary heat transfer nanofluid injected into closed loop heating and cooling systems that increases the speed of heat transfer and diminishes run-times associated with the equipment. This technology has enabled Reckson to realize a decrease in electric consumption by 25% and fuel consumption by 42% of their boilers and chillers.

 

SUSTAINABLE INITIATIVES

Reckson continues to develop a strong platform of sustainable initiatives to address today’s environmental concerns, expanding across a variety of disciplines that work toward environmental efficiencies in our buildings and communities.

 

Mechanical and Lighting Retrofits

Reckson has invested over $6.4M across our portfolio for mechanical retrofits and high efficiency LED lighting to reduce our carbon footprint.

 

Solar Roof

Reckson installed a solar photovoltaic system at 500 W Putnam that supplied up to 50% of building energy requirements during peak solar gains.

 

Water

Conservation is a key priority for Reckson building operations. Low-flow fixtures for toilets, urinals, and faucets in bathrooms across the portfolio have been installed to optimize water-saving efforts.

 

Occupancy Sensors

Prior to becoming code, Reckson proactively installed sensors to provide foot-traffic analytics that allowed building engineers to adjust space conditions to maximize efficiency and tenant comfort.

 

Service Contract Initiatives

Janitorial – Reckson uses a LEED certified green cleaning program throughout its portfolio which includes the use of environmentally friendly products, implementation of sustainable purchasing for cleaning materials and products, disposable janitorial paper products and trash bags, and single stream recycling.

 

Pest Management –IPM (Integrated Pest Management) is practiced enabling an environmentally sensitive approach to manage pests with the least possible hazard to people, property, and the environment.

 

Recycling Construction Material

Reckson’s construction team has successfully diverted over 381,077sf or 130 tons of debris from landfills and implements the use of LEED recommended materials such as low VOC paint and carpet, adhesives, and post-consumer ceiling tiles and grids.

 

Lamp Recycling

In 2009, Reckson established a portfolio-wide fluorescent lamp recycling program.

 

Waste

Reckson focuses on operational efficiencies and educational strategies to drive behavior change and optimize recycling rates across its portfolio. At 360 Hamilton, Reckson was able to achieve a 50% recycle rate for all office waste.

 

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Reckson has electric vehicle charging stations at every building in our portfolio.