April 2, 2026

BOMA Californai Joins Industry Coalition in Support of ENERGY STAR Transition to Department of Energy

BOMA California joined BOMA International in adding its voice to a broad industry coalition, coordinated by The Real Estate Roundtable, in co-signing a letter to the U.S. Department of Energy supporting the transition of the ENERGY STAR program from EPA to DOE. The letter, signed by 35 organizations spanning commercial real estate, manufacturing, consumer technology, and retail, calls for a seamless transition that preserves the integrity and effectiveness of the ENERGY STAR brand.

The coalition made clear that ENERGY STAR belongs within the federal government, noting the program's strong legislative backing and its proven value — more than $500 billion in energy savings for American families and businesses since 1992. For BOMA members, ENERGY STAR remains a critical tool for benchmarking building performance and demonstrating energy efficiency to tenants and investors alike. BOMA International and its coalition partners have offered DOE their historical perspectives and industry data to support a robust future for the program.

Click here to read the full letter.

You're Invited: The First-Ever BOMA Pacific Northwest / Pacific Southwest Conference

Make plans to join fellow industry leaders in sunny San Diego for the first-ever BOMA Pacific Northwest / Pacific Southwest Conference, taking place April 27–29.

This inaugural event will bring together members from across both regions to exchange ideas, explore emerging trends, and engage in meaningful conversations around the future of commercial real estate. The conference kicks off Monday evening with an optional outing to a Padres game at Petco Park, followed by a full day of educational sessions on Tuesday, including a keynote from BOMA International Chair and CEO Luci Smith. Attendees will also gather to celebrate regional TOBY winners at a special evening awards reception.

The experience continues Wednesday morning with exclusive building tours, offering a firsthand look at innovative properties and best practices in action. With representation from BOMA locals across the Pacific Southwest and Pacific Northwest Regions, this conference is a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and be inspired. Be sure to take advantage of your time in San Diego by exploring its beaches, neighborhoods, and vibrant local scene while you're there.

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You're Invited: CBPA @ The Ballpark

Join us for an exclusive industry fundraiser to support the California Business Properties Association PAC in a private suite at the new home of the Athletics!

Enjoy premium hospitality as we watch the A’s take on the San Francisco Giants and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento. Special guests to include state lawmakers and PAC contributors.

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Legislature Targets Data Centers as Bills Raise Cost and Infrastructure Costs

BOMA California, as part of the Data Center Stakeholder Alliance, has taken oppose positions on a package of bills targeting data center development and operations, including AB 1577 (Bauer-Kahan), which establishes a monthly reporting mandate; SB 886 (Padilla), would impose new interconnection and storage requirements; and SB 978 (Perez), creates a new rate structure for large energy users.

While framed around transparency, resource conservation, and ratepayer protection, these proposals layer new permitting requirements, long-term utility commitments, surcharges, operational disclosures, and water and infrastructure constraints that risk deterring investment and making California less competitive for data center development. CBPA and coalition partners oppose the package due to the cumulative impacts on energy reliability, economic competitiveness, and the state’s ability to support emerging AI infrastructure.

CBPA is also continuing to monitor and seek input on additional legislation targeting data centers, including AB 2619 (Papan), AB 2469 (Papan), AB 2383 (Zbur), AB 2487 (Ahrens), and SB 1168 (McNerney), and will remain engaged to ensure any final framework is workable and balanced.

BOMA California Sponsored Bill Alert

AB 2418 (González) is one of BOMA California's sponsored bills this year. This measure is also co-authored by Assemblymembers Wicks, Rubio, Nguyen, and Zbur and aims to address prolonged local plan-check delays for nonresidential projects and establishes clear, enforceable timelines for permit review.

AB 2418 would:

Require local agencies to provide an estimated plan-check timeline upon deeming an application complete.
Shorten the definition of “excessive delay” from 50 days to 30 days and allow use of a qualified private plan checker when timelines are exceeded.
Require permit issuance (or written notice of noncompliance) and final inspection within firm 10-business-day deadlines in specified circumstances.

This is a targeted reform designed to bring predictability and accountability to nonresidential permitting while preserving local oversight.

Big thank you to our local co-sponsors NAIOP SoCal and BOMA Greater Los Angeles for their partnership and support on this effort.

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You're Invited: California Commission on Disability Access's Lunch and Learn: Observed Accessibility Trends in Los Angeles County | April 14 via Zoom

This virtual webinar will highlight commonly reported issues, including accessible parking signage, exterior paths of travel (ramps and slopes), and service counter heights. These features are often the first point of customer interaction, and barriers at these locations can limit access before someone enters your business. CCDA will share observed data trends as an informational resource, and the Pacific ADA Center will provide context to help frame discussion. This session is educational in nature and does not constitute legal advice or enforcement action. The webinar is designed for business owners, managers, and professionals involved in operation or facilities management across restaurants, retail stores, and shopping centers – from small businesses to large national companies.

When: Tuesday, April 14, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM via Zoom