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Month: August 2018

Composting in California

Posted on August 29, 2018

If you have properties in California, this blog is for you!  California state legislature requires that we are providing composting to our residents at all Apartment complexes.  Although we have to provide composting, there are not a lot of best practices out there for us.  In the spirit of collaboration, here is my list great…

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7 Easy Steps to an Energy-Efficient Apartment

Posted on August 17, 2018

Interesting article: “7 Easy Steps to an Energy-Efficient Apartment is your guide to simple, energy-saving solutions in your space. IMT created this resource in partnership with the District of Columbia Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU)….” Read More Kent McDonaldKent works at RealPage and helps apartment firms reduce operating costs related to utilities. You can connect with…

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Water and Sewer bills are rising fast

Posted on August 15, 2018

A recent Wall Street Journal article pointed out that water and sewer bills have increased over 5.5% annually over the last decade, three times the rate of inflation.  And that pace is likely to continue, due to aging water and sewer infrastructure. https://www.wsj.com/articles/who-is-paying-to-fix-outdated-water-and-sewer-systems-you-are-1521106201 If it hasn’t already, this will pinch the pocketbooks of apartment owners…

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Water and Sewer bills are rising fast

Posted on August 7, 2018

A recent Wall Street Journal article pointed out that water and sewer bills have increased over 5.5% annually over the last decade, three times the rate of inflation.  And that pace is likely to continue, due to aging water and sewer infrastructure. https://www.wsj.com/articles/who-is-paying-to-fix-outdated-water-and-sewer-systems-you-are-1521106201 If it hasn’t already, this will pinch the pocketbooks of apartment owners…

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