Urban Innovations Milwaukee Building Earns Energy Star Certification
(Chicago, IL) – Urban Innovations, Ltd. proudly announces that HUB640, a historic property in Milwaukee’s vibrant Westown neighborhood, has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) prestigious ENERGY STAR® certification for exceptional energy performance. This achievement distinguishes HUB640 as a leader among commercial properties nationwide. Pursuing and securing this certification for the first time reinforces the building’s commitment to long-term energy efficiency and sustainability.
“This building has been renovated from a former retail use and is now an office hub in downtown Milwaukee,” said Joi Harrell, General Manager of Urban Innovations. “During the redevelopment and construction process, Urban Innovations was committed to creating an environmentally friendly building that would work efficiently in this urban environment.”
HUB640 received an ENERGY STAR Rating of 77, making it more efficient than 77 percent of similar buildings nationwide. The 295,000 square foot historic concrete loft building at 640 N Vel R Phillips is located in the heart of Westown, surrounded by a lively mix of retail and office buildings and just steps away from the city’s bustling weekly farmer’s market, weaving century-old architectural character with modern urban energy. It is home to office, retail, and apartment users. The 130-year-old building required many updates to bring it up to this high level of efficiency including upgrading to LED lighting throughout the building, installing occupancy sensors to reduce unnecessary energy use, enhancing HVAC and elevator efficiency with modernized equipment and proactively identifying and addressing energy waste issues. The new ENERGY STAR rating means the building uses 35% less energy and emits 35% less greenhouse gases without sacrificing comfort or performance.
About Urban Innovations
Urban Innovations, Ltd. is a Chicago-based real estate firm that offers construction, leasing and property management for a growing portfolio of commercial properties. The firm’s portfolio of owned/managed properties includes office buildings and land sites in both Chicago and Milwaukee. Urban Innovations’ expanding portfolio currently totals more than 1 million square feet. Visit urbaninnovations.com for more information.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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