Utility & Operations Trends to Watch: Insights from Conservice Connect Multifamily
Compliance updates. NOI pressure. Cathedral thinking. Doesn’t sound like lively dinner table conversation. But if you’re a multifamily owner or operator, these topics are high on your priority list and were discussed at length in sessions, over meals, and during…
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From Scores to Standards: ESPM’s Growing Impact on Compliance
ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager (ESPM), the a benchmarking platform, is more than just a tracking tool—it’s a compliance essential. In this episode, we unpack how ESPM compares your properties to peers nationwide, offers real-time efficiency insights, and plays a growing…
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What’s New in the GRESB 2025 Portal? Know These Key Updates for Stronger Scores
GRESB season is officially here. The portal opened April 1 and closes July 1, so real estate ESG teams everywhere are deep in documentation mode. But before you dive in too deep, it’s worth slowing down and getting familiar with what’s…
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Utility University | April 2025: Key Insights and Industry Trends
Catch the latest industry news, utility trends, and updates for April 2025 — all in one quick roundup. Stay informed on what’s shaping real estate, utilities, and property management this month!
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Manufactured Housing Moves Forward: Insights from the IMN Forum
At this year’s IMN Manufactured Housing Forum, one thing was clear: manufactured housing has solidified its role as a critical component of the U.S. housing market. As demand grows, available homes become harder to find, and residents expect more from…
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When the Rules Shift, So Should Your Single Family Playbook
The rules for owning and operating single family rental homes are changing—and not slowly. Local governments are rewriting zoning codes. States are cracking down on how utilities get billed. And regulators from Minnesota to California are folding rental portfolios into…
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From Complaints to Compliments: 7 Ways to Wow Multifamily Residents
“A satisfied customer tells a friend; an unsatisfied customer tells the world.” Let’s face it: if you search for utility-related complaints online, you’ll find plenty. We’ve seen it too—residents frustrated with rising bills and unclear charges, sometimes assuming Conservice is…
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The Senior Living Surge: How to Build Smart and Manage Smarter
It starts with a boardroom. A developer scrolls through market data—graphs climbing steeply, headlines buzzing with urgency. The over-80 population is set to spike 47% in the next ten years. There will be more people over 65 than under 18 by 2034. Senior…
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How Green Buildings Drive Impact for Earth Day and Beyond
It usually starts with a small moment. Someone notices the constant drip of a leaky faucet. A maintenance tech flags a building that’s using way more water than expected. A property manager wonders if energy costs really have to be that high.…
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What the 2026 GRESB Updates Mean: Our Observations on the Key Shifts
Change is on the horizon. The 2026 GRESB Real Estate Standard marks a decisive move toward measurable, performance-based climate action. Rather than incremental adjustments, these updates focus attention on the issues that most directly shape long-term value and resilience. GRESB…
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California AB1414: New Bulk Internet Opt-Out Law—What You Need to Know
New Requirements Go Into Effect January 1, 2026 California has officially passed AB1414, a bill that changes how property owners and operators can offer bulk internet services to residents. Beginning January 1, 2026, property owners must allow residents the ability…
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Built to Go the Distance: How Properties Achieve ENERGY STAR, LEED, and WELL Certifications
We recently held our first 5K for our team, and it got us thinking. We watched many of our Experts who hadn’t run in years (or ever) lace up, train for weeks, and push through on the big day. The…
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Smart Waste & Water Analytics: The Next Cost-Cutting Frontier in Multifamily
In this economy, cost control is on everyone’s mind. And energy and payroll usually top the list for multifamily operators. But here’s the thing: water and waste are two of the fastest-growing, least-managed costs eating into margins every day. Consider…
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Your Utilities Might Be Lying to You.
Preventing Losses from Errors, Theft, and Oversight. Utilities don’t always tell the whole truth. At least not without a little verification. Between billing errors, meter issues, and missed rate updates, it’s easy for even the most diligent property teams to…
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The First Bills Are In. Here’s What Early Utility Data Reveals About Student Housing
Move-in day has come and gone. The carpets are clean, the furniture is set, and the flood of parents and students with boxes and carts has finally slowed. For operators, the chaos of Turn is behind them. But another wave…
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Meet the New Goby Dashboard That Turns Sustainability Data Into Action
Conservice is excited to introduce a new dashboard for Goby, our sustainability and compliance platform. Goby has always helped real estate owners and operators manage utility and sustainability data across their portfolios. With this release, the platform now delivers insights faster,…
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Utility Data Centralization: Unlocking AI, Energy, and Sustainable Solutions
Let me tell you a secret. If you were to take over my computer at any given moment, you’d probably find 30 tabs, 10 apps, and a spreadsheet all open at once. I’ll admit it: I’m no expert at centralizing…
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The Hidden Engine Driving Build-to-Rent in 2025
When the Smiths moved into a brand‑new rental home last spring, they didn’t just discover fresh flooring or smart thermostats; they stepped into a lifestyle shaped by seamless utility management. They never saw a bill go astray, never gawked at…
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ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager: What’s Really Happening and How to Protect Your Data
If you work in property management or sustainability, you’ve probably heard the headlines. Back in May, several news outlets reported that the federal ENERGY STAR program (including ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager) could be eliminated. The reality in August 2025 looks…
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