Warning! California Drought Alert for 2015 As of April 1, 2015 the Governor of California has mandated a 25% reduction of water consumption in all urban areas and given the ability to Water providers and Cities to fine you if you do not comply. Additionally, irrigation of landscape is restricted. You will only be given…
Author: Mary Nitschke
EV Charge Stations…what happens in California, will not stay in California
Ok, I know most of you are tired of hearing what is going on in California, but I am going to talk about California and EV charging in Multifamily. Recently legislation has been passed (AB 2565) which states that if a resident wants to install an EV Charge station, at their cost on YOUR property,…
It’s hip to Conserve
Conan O’Brian and Andy Richter have created six public service announcements regarding saving water. This comes on the tail of Lady Gaga and Sammy Hagar creating public services announcements (“PSA’s”) related to the California Drought. These PSA’s are really a helpful weapon in the good fight for water conservation. As sharing is caring, I recommend…
California’s Got Water Restrictions!
Effective August 1st, the water police will be active in California. California’s drought has become so significant that Mandatory water restrictions will be put into effect. If there is a violation, we will be fined. These fines will be targeting wasteful outdoor water use and cost up to $500 per day of offense. Things to…
Water You Eating?
At lunch the other day, a friend of mine indicated that she knew how to save water because she was a “Drought Baby.” I asked her what that meant and she indicated that, because she grew up in the 1970’s (there was a serious drought in California from 1976-77) and that she was quite proficient…
Waste not, want not: the zen of composting
Once thought to be a luxury of homeowners, composting has moved its way from the back yard into the hearts and apartments of residents. Fear not: This is not your father’s composting bin. Then again, composting in apartments has already been around for a number of years in San Francisco, Seattle, and most recently, New…
The net value of Title 24 in California
If it’s the thought that counts, then Title 24 was a kind one. After all, when it was enacted decades ago in 1978, California was at the bleeding edge with its seemingly lofty goal of reducing energy use and standardizing building codes. Mainly it was so the state didn’t have to build more power plants….
What’s Up Whistle Pig? (The Weather Stylings of Groundhogs and Action You Can Take)
I was super excited that Punxsutawney Phil and Staten Island Chuck (our nations more formidable marmot meteorologists) concurred that we would have six more weeks of winter. This means that our residents will continue to be frustrated by their heating costs. Even in Sunny California with our heat wave, residents have seen their bills go up and…
To heat or not to heat, that is the question….
At this time of year, the weather is changing—temperatures are dropping, days are shorter, and there are fewer bikini clad people sunbathing at the pool. Right now in California (in the heat of budget season), we always get into deep discussions around heating the pool year round. Heating a normal, apartment community pool in the…
Opportunity on Mars and on Earth
In a recent discovery by the Mars Rover, Opportunity, NASA has found evidence that there was once water on Mars; potable water that you could drink. Mars, at one time could support life. When I think about the red planet and its similarity to the earth, it makes me want to check my toilets for…