{"id":11881,"date":"2014-12-12T05:00:50","date_gmt":"2014-12-12T13:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/?p=11881"},"modified":"2026-02-22T15:40:24","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T23:40:24","slug":"fannie-mae-goes-green","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/fannie-mae-goes-green\/","title":{"rendered":"Fannie Mae Goes Green"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sub-metering has been known to help multifamily managers cut costs. Now, as part of Fannie Mae\u2019s Green Initiative, the simple technology can help both multifamily developers and existing properties s\"greenimage\"<\/a>ecure loans.<\/p>\n

Fannie Mae recently issued the report \u201cTransforming Multifamily Housing: Fannie Mae\u2019s Green Initiative and Energy Star for Multifamily,\u201d which quantifies the benefits of energy efficiency on a blend of 1,163 multifamily properties. The data will be used to create standards for the Green Mortgage Backed Securities.<\/p>\n

The report reveals that the least efficient properties consumed at least three times more energy and six times more water per square foot than the most efficient properties. In addition to conserving potable water, preventing brownouts, and promoting cleaner air\u2014all of which benefit the nation at large–green initiatives for multifamily can cut costs for property managers. It became clear that the benefits of sustainable development and upgrades for multifamily were worth Fannie Mae\u2019s investment.<\/p>\n

The Transforming Multifamily Housing data will be used to create standards for the EPA\u2019s Energy Star Score for multifamily as well as the Fannie Mae Green Mortgage Backed Securities. Properties that meet certain sustainability criteria will be eligible for a portion of $130 million in financing through Fannie Mae. Existing affordable properties will be eligible for Green Preservation Plus loans, which give borrowers access to as much as 85 percent of their property\u2019s value as long as borrowers implement measures to reduce energy and water consumption.<\/p>\n

To meet required criteria, managers can take advantage of a variety of resource-saving options. Common sustainable upgrades can save a property 15 percent or more on energy and water costs each year. One approach that has proven its value for senior, affordable, and convention multifamily properties is sub- metering. Properties with sub-metered utilities can drastically reduce costs; when tenants pay for their own resource usage, the median annual energy consumption can fall by as much as 26 percent.<\/p>\n

Yardi\u2019s YES Energy Management<\/a> for Multifamily can help property managers reach the estimated 26 percent savings and more. YES analytics help managers detect leaks and recover costs from vacant properties. Additionally, YES clients can save money through the use of online payment processing and a dedicated call center to answer residents\u2019 questions and assist them with concerns.<\/p>\n

By implementing sub-metering and similar green technologies, multifamily firms can secure the funding needed to develop or renovating properties and keep America\u2019s housing marketing moving forward.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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