In this month’s episode, LightBox host Alan Agadoni interviews Anthony Buonicore, Chairman of Sustainable Real Estate Solutions, Inc., and the Task Group Chair for ASTM E3224-19, Standard Guide for Building Energy Performance and Improvement Evaluation in the Assessment of Property Condition. Tune in as they discuss how Anthony got his start, the intent and differences between the older BEPA standard and a BEPIE, and the current state of energy efficiency in Commercial Real Estate.
0:58 Anthony Buonicore’s background and professional accomplishments
5:56 The inspiration behind EDR, running dual businesses, and the major highlights of Anthony’s career
11:00 Anthony “The Investor”
13:59 The intent and difference between the BEPA standard and a BEPIE
18:00 How things have changed since the 2019 BEPIE standard publication and Anthony’s take on the current state of energy efficiency in CRE
20:18 Lessons learned on the BEPIE standard, integrating new technology, and when the latest version will become available
28:30 “Ask Tony” column
34:00 Surprises about the progress of CRE environmental due diligence
35:10 The impact of AI on CRE
38:27 Parallels to PFAS due diligence in Phase I ESAs
40:34 Predictions for 2025
41:28 What Anthony does for fun, his new book, and closing remarks
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