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Making Your Apartments Smarter It’s a connected world out there and you can help make your properties stand out. The Internet of Things is making our lives simpler, easier and more energy efficient. Here are just a few of the advanced technologies that will appeal to today’s tech-savvy and environmentally conscious renters.   Wi-Fi thermostats … Read more

Summer Energy Savings: 3 Cool Technologies Does the thought of summer cooling costs make you warm under the collar? If you need to upgrade your air conditioning system and you’re not sure what to do, the Federal Energy Management Program may have the answer through its list of promising technologies. Here are three innovative cooling … Read more

Upgrade Your Industrial Motors and Save Motors consume more than half of the electricity used nationwide. Premium efficiency motors are up to 10% more efficient than standard units and offer substantial benefits in energy savings and lower operating costs. Typically, upgrading to higher efficiency motors won’t have a negative impact on facility operations. In some … Read more

Multifamily Buildings: Reducing Your Energy Load The laundry room is one area where electric, gas and water utilities come together. A study by the Natural Resources Defense Council found that about 68% of multifamily properties are served by common area laundry facilities. If your property is one of those, you know that laundry utility costs … Read more

Lighting Design: 7 Free Tools You Can Use Custom lighting can help sell homes. Lighting design, which also plays a major role in the energy efficiency of a home, is now much more involved than just selecting a light fixture. Through strategic lighting design, you can transform plain living spaces into extraordinary ones. The following … Read more

Cooling Systems: 4 Hidden Energy Costs Annual inspections of cooling system are essential to efficient operation. However, a closer look at the system and around the facility will likely reveal areas of waste and inefficiency that are adding to air conditioning system costs. Here are four things to watch out for. 1. Out-of-tune building controls … Read more

What’s that Sound? Listening for Energy Savings Have you heard? U.S commercial buildings use a lot of energy, and much of that energy goes to waste, In fact, about 30% of the energy used in commercial buildings is wasted, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. You can try to ignore that waste, but it … Read more

Multifamily Properties: Sustainability Adds Value Multifamily buildings make up about 26% of the nation’s housing, and that number is growing. In a competitive market, you’re always looking for an edge. Energy efficiency upgrades and green certification will not only reduce your operating costs, but they’ll also help make your properties stand out from the crowd. … Read more

The Lifetime Value of Energy Efficiency Convincing financial decision makers to invest in energy efficiency can be difficult because of the substantial upfront costs involved. Simple payback analysis often doesn’t help, since it ignores the benefits after the payback period — typically less than half the life of the project. It’s important to look beyond … Read more