Category: Energy

Energy-efficient building with digital blueprint overlay and sustainability features

Yardi Energy Suite shines light on energy-efficient technology

Properties that balance occupant comfort and the lowest possible consumption see higher market values, lower operating expenses and higher net operating income, among other benefits

Energy

A smart way to reduce utility costs in affordable housing & PHA

Looking to reduce utility costs? Unexpected costs can have a big impact on property managers, especially in the affordable housing and PHA industries, where budgets are tight and often rely on grant funding.

Energy

How renters are saving money with deregulated energy sources

Did you know that residents can choose their electricity provider in certain markets? Retail energy markets give consumers the power of choice, which includes the ability to select a competitive energy rate. Read on for information about retail energy providers, green alternatives and where renters are finding the best deregulated energy sources to protect against […]

Energy, Senior Living

Yardi Energy for senior living: Efficiency meets sustainability

Did you know that over the next decade, the U.S. population aged 70 and older will increase by 15 million? According to a 2025 report released by PwC and the Urban Land Institute, “This supply-demand tension sets up an environment ripe for innovation and strategic positioning for the next chapter of senior housing development.” As […]

Energy

How the Yardi Energy Suite assists with reporting compliance

Across the U.S., commercial and residential property owners are required to comply with ENERGY STAR® energy benchmarking and transparency policies. In these jurisdictions, metrics ranging from electricity usage per square foot to greenhouse gas emission volumes must be reported to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager®, the most widely used energy reporting […]

Energy, News

Energy Tech Disruption

ARPA-E Projects Update

Here’s the latest of our periodic updates on projects sponsored by the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E), which calls itself “the disruption wing of the U.S. Department of Energy that funds and directs the discovery of outlier energy technologies that are strategic to America’s energy security.” Recently announced projects include: Enhancing grid resilience Thirty million […]

Energy, News

BRG Realty Group on Energy

Real Money & Time Saved

What if you could save thousands of dollars and hours each year while improving your utility management processes? Jessica Stevens, director of business systems and technology at BRG Realty, recently shared how the Yardi Energy Suite has helped the company overcome challenges and achieve tangible results by transforming their processes, improving efficiency and increasing recovery […]

Energy, News

Resolutions to Habits

For an Energy-Efficient 2025

Every new year starts with a “new year, new me” plan, which typically fades by the Spring. Let’s discuss how to turn resolutions into habits for an energy-efficient and sustainable 2025. Sustainable resolutions for an energy-efficient year begin with making practical resolutions that anyone can adopt to make their home or lifestyle more energy-efficient. Start […]

Energy

Holiday Energy Efficiency

Eco-friendly Celebrations

The holiday season is ramping up, but your bills don’t have to! Enjoy the holidays without worrying about rising energy costs. Let’s explore some simple tips for keeping your home cozy and using low energy this winter. Put down the sponge: Did you know you use up to 27 gallons of water per load by […]

GRESB Regional Insights Toronto energy panelists and participants on October 9, 2024.

Energy, Events

Yardi Co-Hosts GRESB Event

Advancing Sustainability in Real Estate

In October 2024, Yardi proudly co-hosted the year’s first GRESB Regional Insights event in Toronto, bringing together industry leaders and experts to discuss trends in real estate energy and sustainability. The event focused on the critical role of ESG (environmental, social, governance) in shaping the future of real estate, offering attendees valuable opportunities to learn […]

Energy

Yardi Energy Solutions

Propelling Energy Progress

Yardi Energy Solutions is positioned to support U.S. Environmental Protection Agency initiatives in energy data aggregation, access and reporting. The agency’s new Whole-Building Energy Data Campaign, for example, is designed to help building owners appeal to utilities for access to accurate whole building data for multitenant buildings. Whole building data enables visibility into energy consumption, […]

Energy

Take Action on Energy

Special Events in October

Coming in October: ENERGY STAR® Day (Oct. 9) and Energy Awareness Month, which offer businesses and individual consumers an array of money-saving tools and tactics. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which administers ENERGY STAR, announced these designations to showcase how “using energy more wisely reduces your impact on the climate, providing a healthier and cleaner […]

Energy, News

Energy Efficient Fall

Maintenance Tips

Regular maintenance in the fall can save property owners significant money and stress down the line. Here are five things to do to prevent minor problems from becoming major this season and beyond. HVAC Tune-up Preparing the HVAC system for the colder months is essential to keeping the property comfortable and energy efficient. Change air […]

Energy

Home Energy Rebates

Multifamily rebate incentives

If you’re wondering how you can get started with energy rebates, you’ve come to the right place. These incentives provide upfront savings while saving you thousands on utility costs for years to come. For example, switching from baseboard heating to a heat pump saves an average of $1,300 per year. These rebates are not just […]

Energy

Significant but Understated

Embodied Carbon’s Impact

Most people realize that carbon emissions come from heating, cooling and lighting buildings, houses, roads, bridges and other elements of the built environment. But there’s another significant source of carbon whose environmental implications might be less visible but no less urgent: embodied carbon, which comes from the extraction, manufacturing, transportation, installation and disposal of materials […]

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