OAKWOOD GREEN INITIATIVE

CORPORATE PROGRAM
Oakwood is currently studying our corporate operations at our properties, offices, and warehouses throughout the United States. Oakwood is committed to:

• Investing the necessary funds to reduce our production of greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide;
• Identifying and implementing a variety of environment-friendly improvements to our processes, procedures and equipment; and
• Raising environmental consciousness throughout our organization.

The following improvements are already underway at our Oakwood properties:

• Retrofitting table/desk/floor lamps with compact fluorescent lamps (CFL)
• Retrofitting kitchen ceiling and vanity bath fixtures with T-8 fluorescent lamps and electronic ballast
• Retrofitting toilets to UltraLowFlow models or early closure flappers
• Retrofitting showers with WaterPik LowFlow massage showerheads
• Installing fluorescent and High Intensity Discharge (HID) common area lighting
• Installing natural gas monitor/controllers on all domestic hot water systems (boiler and common water heater)
• Replacing roofs (as needed) with energy efficient TPO roofing systems
• Partnering with Environmental Waste Solutions to improve recycling efforts
• Converting to environmentally friendly cleaning supplies and other products where possible.
• Partnering with Eco Labs to establish a "green" laundering protocol
• Installing Energy Star rated refrigerators on replacement
• Modernizing elevators by retrofitting with more efficient electronic controllers
• Replacement HVAC condenser units are SEER 13 rated
• Enhancing and monitoring already in-place property recycling programs; initiating as needed
• Replanted 1500 indigenous plants along the hillside at Oakwood Toluca Hills after a major brushfire

GUEST EDUCATION PROGRAM
We are also inviting our guests to join our efforts. If 10 percent of Oakwood's guests reduce their energy and water usage by five percent, it will result in a reduction of carbon dioxide and greenhouse gases by more than 1,000,000 pounds (453,000 kg) per year. We are encouraging our guests to make the following small changes during their stay at Oakwood and once they return home:

1. Set your thermostat to 72 o F (22o C) during the summer and 68 o F (20 o C) during the winter.
2. Reduce your shower time by five minutes.
3. Close your patio door and/or windows when the heat or air conditioning is on.
4. Open patio door and/or windows and turn off heat or air conditioning whenever possible.
5. Run the dishwasher and washer/dryer with full loads, when possible.
6. Turn off your computer and electronics when they're not in use.
7. Leave only one small light on while you are away from your home.

Reminders are included in guest newsletters and other environmental awareness products that will be placed in every Oakwood apartment. Many of these products will feature Arctic and polar bear photography by Oakwood Chairman Howard Ruby.

ASSOCIATE PROGRAM
Our Associates have a tremendous opportunity to make a difference by helping to raise environmental consciousness throughout Oakwood, increase public awareness and participate in educational outreach programs in local schools.  In conjunction with the Global Warming Crusade, Associates volunteer in classrooms and at special community events, such as Earth Day.

GLOBAL WARMING CRUSADE
Oakwood is a proud sponsor of the Global Warming Crusade (GWC). The GWC was created to raise public awareness of the threat of global warming on the environment and the polar bear by positioning the polar bear as the face of global warming. We want to educate and inspire elementary school children, their parents and other adults, to take personal action through the support of various educational outreach activities, as well as to further research programs, and charitable organizations dedicated to environmental causes, global warming prevention, polar bear preservation, and the "greening" of our world.

To learn more about the Global Warming Crusade, to order educational outreach materials and to download lesson plans, visit www.globalwarmingcrusade.com

If you would like to learn more about our efforts to combat global warming, or have suggestions you would like to share, please contact your Oakwood representative or email us at green@oakwood.com

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Examples of simple actions that can reduce carbon dioxide emissions

Replace your standard light bulbs with new compact fluorescent bulbs	You could use up to 75 - 80% less energy
Plant trees and shrubs	You could minimize carbon dioxide (trees and plants absorb carbon dioxide, which contributes to global warming) - shade provided by trees could also reduce your air conditioning bill by 10 - 15 %
Unplug your transformer boxes that charge cell phones, cameras, and other electronic equipment when you're not using them	You could save almost 10% in electricity usage
Adjust your thermostat down 2o in winter and up 2 o in summer	You could save about 2,000 pounds (907 kg) of carbon dioxide a year with this simple adjustment
Only run your dishwasher when there's a full load and use the energy-saving setting	You could save 100 pounds (45 kgs) of carbon dioxide per year
Check for air leaks and drafts in your home - if any are found, plug them or have them repaired immediately	You could increase your energy efficiency by as much as 30%
Keep your car tires properly inflated	Not only will under-inflated tires increase the wear on them and shorten their life, but they can also increase fuel consumption by up to 10%