Comstock Announces New ENERGY STAR Certification for Commerce District

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11400 Commerce Park Drive joins list of portfolio properties with significant EPA distinction

RESTON, Va., October 21, 2024--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Comstock Holding Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq: CHCI) ("Comstock"), a leading asset manager, developer, and operator of mixed-use and transit-oriented properties in the Washington, D.C. region, announced today that 11400 Commerce Park Drive, located in Reston Station’s Commerce District, has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's ("EPA") prestigious ENERGY STAR certification for 2024. The building scored an 88 out of 100 on the EPA's ENERGY STAR scale, highlighting the building’s superior energy efficiency.

For more than 20 years, the EPA’s ENERGY STAR program has identified the most energy-efficient products, buildings, plants, and new homes – all based on the latest government-backed standards and verified by a rigorous third-party certification process. The ENERGY STAR certification for 11400 Commerce Park Drive, which also includes achieving high indoor air quality ratings, reinforces Comstock’s ongoing commitment to both sustainability and responsible property management.

"We are proud to receive this certification from the EPA, which underscores our unwavering dedication to energy efficiency and occupancy comfort," said Tim Steffan, COO of Comstock. "This achievement not only reflects the high standards we set for our properties, but also contributes to the long-term well-being of the customers and communities that we serve."

In addition to achieving the ENERGY STAR certification, 11400 Commerce Park Drive also holds the Building Owners and Managers Association 360 Performance ("BOMA 360") certification, which evaluates buildings against industry best practices in 6 major areas, including building management, operations, tenant experience, and more. Only buildings that satisfy the requirements in all 6 areas are awarded the BOMA 360 certification.

The ENERGY STAR certification for 11400 Commerce Park Drive is just the latest achievement from the growing list of properties in Comstock’s managed portfolio that have already been recognized for their energy efficiency and sustainability, including:

  • ENERGY STAR Certified: 11480 Commerce Park Drive, 43777 Central Station Drive, 1900 Reston Station Blvd, 1902 Reston Station Blvd, 1906 Reston Station Blvd, 11440 Commerce Park Drive, and 3101 Wilson Blvd (The Hartford);

  • Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design ("LEED" ) Gold (Core & Shell): 1902 Reston Station Blvd, 1906 Reston Station Blvd, and 1800 Reston Row Plaza;

  • LEED Silver: 1900 Reston Station Blvd;

  • LEED Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance (EBOM): 3101 Wilson Blvd (The Hartford).

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