- Impact of declining oil prices on natural gas and electricity prices?2 answers | Asked byAlaine Walsh | 5 years ago in
- Natural Gas deregulation in California?1 answer | Asked byKishor Kapadia | 6 years ago in Natural Gas
- As I understand it, I can charge 100% of the master meter bill in Colorado, even adding in common areas, but not in Texas. Where can I find a list of such rules and their updates?1 answer | Asked byKent McDonald | 7 years ago in General Utility
- What is a “master-meter” water rate and how does it affect multifamily owners and operators?0 answers | Asked byKent McDonald | 7 years ago in General Utility
- What is going on with regard to the SEER rating on HVAC units? I heard it was going to be raised by 2015 and then I heard it’s not. What’s the truth and how will it affect multifamily owners?0 answers | Asked byUtility Management Advisory | 7 years ago in Appliances
- What states do not allow common area deductions (CAD) and can we expect legislative changes there in light of the strength of the movement toward conservation?0 answers | Asked byKent McDonald | 7 years ago in Efficiency
- Philadelphia Gas just liened my property for the past due utility bills of a resident who has since moved-out. Does anyone have experience with this?0 answers | Asked byUtility Management Advisory | 7 years ago in General Utility
- Can I legally turn off resident utilities if they don’t have them transferred to their name after move-in?0 answers | Asked byUtility Management Advisory | 7 years ago in General Utility
- What is a Feed-In Tariff (FIT)? I hear it worked in Europe and some sun-belt cities are using them to gin up solar in multifamily? Does it pencil and for what type of property should consider the program?0 answers | Asked byUtility Management Advisory | 7 years ago in Efficiency
- What is the rate of return (if any) on certifications such as LEED or ENERGY STAR? How does it equate to dollars on the bottom line?0 answers | Asked byUtility Management Advisory | 7 years ago in Efficiency
- Does fracking effect the apartment industry in any way, negative or positive?0 answers | Asked byKent McDonald | 7 years ago in Natural Gas
- I understand that my state has passed laws that will require me to report the energy use on my property, benchmark the property’s use, and eventually show a reduction of that use. I do not have access to resident utility bills, nor do I have the ability to force them to conserve. What are owners and operators going to do to fulfill this impending obligation?1 answer | Asked byKent McDonald | 7 years ago in Disclosure/Ratings
- Our water bill is through the roof. What is the hottest water conservation program going and how long before I see a return?2 answers | Asked byUtility Management Advisory | 7 years ago in Efficiency
- Is there an ROI on motion-sensor lighting for common areas?1 answer | Asked byUtility Management Advisory | 7 years ago in Efficiency
- At what energy-rating differential on appliances does replacement make sense?0 answers | Asked byUtility Management Advisory | 7 years ago in Appliances
- We have had more and more prospects ask about the average utility bill on our apartments. Is there data out there that provides this information? How can we know how our property competes in the market with regard to utilities?0 answers | Asked byKent McDonald | 7 years ago in General Utility
- What is the ROI and term of pay-off on low-flow toilets? Is there are downside to resident experience?0 answers | Asked byUtility Management Advisory | 7 years ago in Efficiency
- I have a resident who just bought a new all-electric car and he’s asked if the apartment management will install a car charger in his parking space. Are we legally-obligated to install a car charger? Are we obligated to pay for it? Does this make sense as a source of ancillary income?0 answers | Asked byUtility Management Advisory | 7 years ago in Electricity
- Is there any way to centrally manage the utilities on a vacant apartment?0 answers | Asked byKent McDonald | 7 years ago in General Utility
- What is NEST? Does it make sense for apartments, and is there any return for owners?1 answer | Asked byUtility Management Advisory | 7 years ago in New technology
- I’m curious about LED lighting but can’t compromise security or slip-and-fall exposure created by poorly-lit stairwells and walkways. As well, LED is expensive. Is it effective and how many units do you need before the ROI pencils?0 answers | Asked byUtility Management Advisory | 7 years ago in Efficiency
- Q: My community’s electric bills are killing me. My residents and I now pay 30% more than we paid just 3 years ago. Will the increases ever stop?1 answer | Asked byUtility Management Advisory | 7 years ago in Electricity
- Q: Do low flow shower heads provide a decent showering experience for residents?1 answer | Asked byKent McDonald | 7 years ago in Consumption/Demand
- Q: Does anybody have experience with water flow management valves?1 answer | Asked byUtility Management Advisory | 7 years ago in Efficiency
- Q: I want to do something that combines sustainability with social interaction of my residents.1 answer | Asked byKent McDonald | 7 years ago in Consumption/Demand
- Q: I'm just getting started with energy management, where do I begin?1 answer | Asked byUtility Management Advisory | 7 years ago in Efficiency
- Q: What are heating degree days and how do they relate to utility spend?1 answer | Asked byKent McDonald | 7 years ago in General Utility
- Q: What are cooling degree days and how do they relate to utility spend?1 answer | Asked byKent McDonald | 7 years ago in Consumption/Demand