Because office tenants pay their pro-rata share of the operating expenses of a building, the ability of management to effectively manage the building is extremely important to the tenant. The Brookstone and its management team have in the past and continue to diligently pursue every opportunity to reduce costs.

In 2003 when the Brookstone was awarded the prestigious ENERGY STAR AWARD, it was one of only three privately owned buildings in the entire City of Phoenix to have received the award.

It is estimated that the numerous steps taken by management over the past two or three years have reduced the annual cost of electricity by more than $100,000. Similar steps have been taken to reduce water consumption, Sewer fees, Property taxes and a multitude of other operating costs.

For more information on Energy Star, click on www.energystar.gov.