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MOU.doc D. Financial Commitmen~ The Partner recognizes that, although green building upgrades can be highly profitable (typically earning 20-40% post-tax rates of return), an initial investment of $0.50-5.00 per square foot (depending upon the program, facility location, and scope of the green building measures) may be required to score a medal level LEEDTM rating. The Partner agrees to allocate sufficient funds (or secure third-party financing) to allow for the investment in measures to meet its commitments under this agreement. E. Employee Education. The Partner agrees to educate its employees about the economic and environmental advantages of green building, using USGBC's electronic copy of the LEED~TM workshop. In addition, to the extent possible and consistent with the organiza.tion's policies, the Partner agrees to encourage employees to actively support the green building functions of the facility. F. Public Awareness. The Partner agrees to cooperate with USGBC efforts to help raise public awareness of the Pilot Program and of the benefits of using LEEDTM in general. This could include the Partner's preparation of case studies, advertisements, and press releases and their distribution to the media, employees, customers, and stockholders, other participants, and potential participants. The Partner agrees to provide information in the Evaluation Protocol that will allow USGBC to create a case study by the end of this year. G. Non-Endorsement. The Partner agrees that participation in the Program, use of the USGBC logo, or any publicity relating to its participation in the Program does not constitute USGBC's endorsement of the Partner for anything other than its commitment to obtain a LEEDTM rating. The Partner agrees that it will not imply otherwise in any manner. H. Correspondence. The Partner agrees to follow the Communications Protocol developed by the USGBC that defines methods and means of communication. In general, most official correspondence will be handled with e-mail and attachments. Adobe Acrobat format will be used for lazge documents, and the Partner should ensure the Champion has this feature on their computer. If not akeady installed, Adobe Acrobat can be downloaded for free from www.adobe.com. I. Reporting. The Partner agrees to submit electronic progress reports (files to be provided by USGBC) for the pilot project facility. The Partner agrees to submit reports at least monthly, in order to establish the Partner's achievements, to demonstrate the benefits of a green building approach to Partner's management, customers, and other stakeholders, and to increase participation by other organi7.ations in the LEED Green Building Rating SystemTM. USGBC agrees to assist the Partner with completing the Partner's first implementation report, if the Partner requests. 3