What will be the most far-reaching effect of falling energy prices on the CRE industry in 2015? Dec122014 Dec 12, 2014 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Subscribe to CPE National Polls What will be the most far-reaching effect of falling energy prices on the CRE industry in 2015? Construction and/or operating costs for many properties will decline dramatically. 11% It will discourage energy savings initiatives. 11% Real estate markets will slow in energy-boom states. 27% Consumers will have more disposable cash in their pockets, which will boost retail spending. 51%