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Black Oak believes that sustainability is a strategy which drives returns, creates value and defines our organization. Black Oak’s sustainability guidelines are focused primarily in the areas of corporate office operational efficiency, energy reduction, sustainable building practices, waste management, tenant education and leasing. Below are some select examples of sustainability improvements Black Oak is implementing.

		College Square Shopping Center Black Oak installed two electric vehicle charging stations, the first shopping center developer to install charging stations in the Mid-Atlantic. In addition, we have retrofitted our parking lot lights at our College Square center with a satellite controlled internet based lighting system that reduced both energy use and maintenance costs by up to 50%.


		Black Oak Associates, and their tenants, benefit from efficient waste stream management services and improved operational performance that focuses on waste steam optimization and landfill diversion, including the recycling of used grease for biofuel production.

		Energy Efficiency & Green Power Black Oak is working to help meet state renewable energy guidelines by entering into renewable energy power purchase agreements with utility suppliers. To date Black Oak has entered into renewable energy purchase agreements totaling approximately 650,000 kWh. Our management team reviews tenant construction plans for new leases and recommends building efficiency upgrades with a focus on efficient HVAC, roof insulation, lighting and water efficiency. Collaboration is critical to facilitate long term energy reduction goals, and Black Oak is committed to working with tenants to allow for greater flexibility and cooperation on efficiency improvements to tenant spaces and common area spaces.