As an environmental and sustainability enthusiast and operator of multifamily assets, you probably have a good pulse on efforts you can make at your communities to increase efficiency and make them more “green.” However, have you paid much attention lately to your landscaping company? Are they truly your partner in running the most efficient and…
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Tips for saving energy with Thermostats
Here is an interesting article from the US Dept of Energy that is targeted at single family home owners, but much of it applies to multi-family housing as well: “You can save money on your heating and cooling bills by simply resetting your thermostat when you are asleep or away from home. You can do…
Crossing Over with Grace: Managing Hot Water Systems
Most of us have properties with Domestic Hot Water Systems at our Communities. What most of us don’t consider is how much energy we lose (and money) when we have crossover between our hot and cold water lines. Spoiler alert: Crossover most commonly occurs when a shower cartridge fails and cold water contaminates your hot…
What’s All the Gas About?
As we are all aware, utilities continue to be a challenge from the purchasing of commodities in deregulated states to budgeting. Since gas prices have continued to fall, many of us are investigating future pricing as a way to ensure our low pricing into the future. It is very important through 2016 to compare your…
Top 8 Things You Didn’t Know About Thomas Edison
Expand your energy knowledge through the US Dept of Energy’s series highlighting “Top Things You Didn’t Know.” Coming in at the top of the list for Thomas Edison: “On Energy.gov, we’re revisiting the storied rivalry between two of history’s most important energy-related inventors and engineers: Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla….” Read More
Tips for saving energy with Lighting
Here is an interesting article from the US Dept of Energy that is targeted at single family home owners, but much of it applies to multi-family housing as well: “An average household dedicates about 10% of its energy budget to lighting. Switching to energy-efficient lighting is one of the fastest ways to cut your energy…
Illuminating best practices when seeking energy efficiency solutions
Illuminating best practices when seeking energy efficiency solutions: http://www.sbnonline.com/article/illuminating-best-practices-when-seeking-energy-efficiency-solutions/
Top 8 Things You Didn’t Know About LEDs
Expand your energy knowledge through the US Dept of Energy’s series highlighting “Top Things You Didn’t Know.” Coming in at Number Eight on the list for LED lighting: “A light-emitting diode, or LED, is a type of solid-state lighting that uses a semiconductor to convert electricity into light….” Read More
Resolve to Save Energy This Year
Here is a fun idea from the US Dept of Energy: “At the beginning of every new year, millions of Americans make New Year’s resolutions, which inevitably are forgotten by the end of January. This year, forget making a New Year’s resolution. Instead make a home energy efficiency resolution. …” Read More
Top 5 Things You Didn’t Know about Holiday Lights
Expand your energy knowledge through the US Dept of Energy’s series highlighting “Top Things You Didn’t Know.” Coming in at Number Five on the list for Holiday Lighting: “Holiday lights have a long, fiery history. Candles were the original holiday lights, posing fire hazards for generations until Thomas Edison created the first electric lighting display for the holidays at…