ORLANDO—You may have heard the term “green lease,” but should you sign one? It's a question more attorneys are answering for their clients.

Green leases, also known as energy-efficient leases, high-performance leases, or aligned leases, work to match the landlord and tenant's financial and energy incentives. The goal is to conserve energy and reduce costs for both parties.

GlobeSt.com caught up with Bert Amason, a commercial real estate attorney with Balch & Bingham, to get his insights on provisions and legal language that need to be included in green leases. He also offers some strong examples.

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