Government Properties Income Trust Earns Distinction as Inaugural “Green Lease Leader”

Government Properties Income Trust (NYSE: GOV) today announced that it has been recognized by the Institute for Market Transformation (IMT) and the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Better Buildings Alliance as an inaugural “Green Lease Leader”. This distinction is awarded to a select number of companies that are effectively using leases as a tool to save energy in commercial buildings. For more information about this program, please see IMT’s press release dated May 6, 2014 announcing GOV’s selection.

GOV President and Chief Operating Officer David Blackman made the following statement:

“At GOV, our views of and approach to energy efficiency, green building and other sustainability initiatives are uniquely aligned with those of our tenants, which primarily are federal and state government agencies. We are pleased that our commitment and approach to sustainability has been recognized by the IMT and DOE, and we will continue to expand our efforts in this area.”

Cliff Majersik, Executive Director for IMT, said:

“IMT aims to strengthen market recognition of the links between buildings’ energy efficiency and their financial value—as well as their environmental impact. Government Properties Income Trust is a prime example of a company that not only recognizes these important links, but is already effectively working in concert with its tenants to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability at its properties throughout the United States. On behalf of IMT and the Better Buildings Alliance, we congratulate GOV and our other inaugural Green Lease Leaders.”

Government Properties Income Trust is a real estate investment trust, or REIT, which owns properties leased primarily to the U.S. Government and state governments located throughout the United States. GOV is headquartered in Newton, MA.

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