Based on the title, you may be thinking this blog is about a large scale toilet retrofit. Well it is, and it isn’t. I recently replaced a toilet in my house with an ultra-low flow .8 gallon flush toilet. How is that considered a large scale toilet retrofit? Well, I replaced 33% of the toilets…
Author: Tim Haddon
What’s Happening with Coal?
We’ve all heard the rhetoric about how the so called “war on coal” is over. There has been a concerted effort by the Trump administration to reduce regulation and save the coal industry. So, after 2 plus years of the Trump presidency, where do we stand with coal? Before I try to answer that question,…
The Next Hurdle for Green Energy
Green energy sources, such as wind power or solar, are certainly proving to be a viable energy source. The next step for them is finding a way to store the electricity they generate for future use on a large scale. A major step forward in electric storage was achieved when the Hornsdale Power Reserve in…
What is Liquefied Natural Gas?
You may not be aware, but the US has increased its natural gas exports substantially over the years. At this point, the US is a net exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG) due in part to the shale gas revolution. But, happens when US allies wean themselves off of Russian natural gas and onto ours. …
Tariff Impact on Energy Pricing
The tariffs proposed by the current administration could have an impact on the apartment industry. How? In energy cost increases. The tariffs will increase the cost of steel and aluminum used in pipelines and solar projects. This could impact the cost of energy. Also, if we have more plans here in the US using power…
Oil and the Multifamily Industry: Do they go together?
We have enjoyed fairly stable oil prices lately. But, is that something we can rely on in the future. Many say that will not be the case. Increased conflicts in the Middle East there could be destabilize the oil market. Also, there is some question whether US shale gas will continue to produce in the…
Water Billing Issues in Atlanta GA
DeKalb County GA, Division of Watershed Management has been undercharging customers for water and sewer. Some owner/managers have received large bills, including back charges. If you have properties in served by this utility, watch your utility bills closely for back charges or long periods of estimations. The links below provide some history and a recent…
Gas Pricing Update
Gas pricing has been up and down over the last year. Gas hit near a historic low in March of 2016 $.16 per therm. This is the lowest price since 1999. It has increased to $.40 per therm as of December 2016. Since the December high, pricing has come back down again to around $.25…
Understanding New Markets
What do you do when your company decides to enter a new market? Depending on the market, you may start by panicking. Once you regain your composure, it’s time to get to work. Gathering data on local billing regulations is a must. If you are buying existing assets, you can’t assume the previous owner was…
Off The Grid: Understanding Ohio’s Recent Electric Regulations
I don’t know about you, but I’m a fan of the free market system. If a company has a good product and efficient operations, people purchase from them and they make money. That’s an overs simplification, of course, but you get the point. That being said, I’m not a fan of any industry that tries…