Maguire Properties has taken steps to cut energy use within its Downtown Los Angeles Portfolio of properties. The firm focused on no-cost and low cost efficiency actions and was able to cut annual energy use by 10,500,000 kWh, or 6.9%. MaguireĆs methods for cutting energy use included building an effective energy team and developing a comprehensive energy plan. They then conducted audits, adjusted HVAC settings and schedules, automated water systems, installed variable speed drives on HVAC and retrofitted lighting. These cost-effective actions save them $1,700,000 on energy bills per year!