8181 East Tufts is an Energy Star certified building. Buildings become Energy Star certified by achieving a score of 75 or higher on the Environmental Protection Agency's energy performance scale and by meeting relevant requirements for indoor air quality. Energy Star certified buildings typically use about 35% less energy than average buildings. In order to maintain the Energy Star certification, the building's energy and water usage is tracked and assessed on a regular basis to ensure maximum building efficiency.

Energy Efficiency
Energy Efficiency is accomplished by using less energy while maintaining the same level of comfort and productivity. This can be achieved on many levels from strictly monitoring the Heating and Air Conditioning equipment to replacing existing computer equipment with Energy Star rated equipment (see electronics recycling section for proper disposal of electronics). There are also easy and no-cost energy conservation methods, such as shutting off lights when leaving a room. Our combined effort to improve energy efficiency reduces building energy costs and directly benefits each tenant.

Water Conservation
Water conservation can be achieved by using water efficient appliances and fixtures, such as:

✓ Low flow toilets
✓ Low flow urinals
✓ Sink aerators
✓ Rain sensors
✓ Irrigation clocks
✓ Drip irrigation

Water conversation is good for the environment and the cost reduction directly benefits each tenant.