Posts by Kellianne Gammill

Like any good opportunity, lightning rarely strikes twice. Have you considered taking advantage of municipal electricity aggregation before it’s too late? This sparking, innovative approach to power procurement is gaining traction in Massachusetts, and for good reason. It offers the promise of price stability, a shift toward renewable energy, and better consumer protection. If successful, its current could easily spread…

There’s nothing more satisfying than sliding the final jigsaw piece into a puzzle and seeing the picture complete. Knowing your portfolio’s climate risks can feel like a large, impossible-to-solve puzzle. But it doesn’t have to. Throughout the summer, we’ve discussed the first three steps to solving it: That leaves us with one final piece of…

That title may invoke visions of leprechauns. Don’t worry; we’re not after your lucky charms. But we are after the inefficiencies in your properties. When you think of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), we doubt you think of missed dollars and opportunities. In fact, you probably think about added expenses. And you’re not wrong. Building…

According to NASA, July 22, 2024 was the hottest day on record, but it won’t hold that title for long. As temperatures continue to rise, real estate owners face significant climate risks that jeopardize their portfolios. Many sit at a crossroads – facing the dual challenges to lower operational costs while investing in making their…

With record-breaking high temperatures on the rise, real estate owners are facing very real climate risks that could negatively impact their portfolios. And with unclear regulatory requirements, evolving market expectations, and shifting business realities, it’s hard to know what your next steps should be. Last month, we discussed how quantifying your footprint is the best way to…

Charging your residents for their utility consumption fairly isn’t just an ethical dilemma – it’s an economic one. Residents who pay for their consumption are more likely to reduce it, saving both property management and residents money. While submeters are a great solution, they’re not the only one. If your property isn’t equipped with submeters,…