Resident Expectations Are Changing – Is Your Property Tech Keeping Up?
Residents rely on seamless, always-on connectivity for nearly every aspect of daily life-from remote work to streaming entertainment. From the moment they move in, they expect reliable internet and smart technology that make their homes more convenient, secure, and easy…
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…
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…
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…
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…
How Bulk Internet Can Elevate the Manufactured Housing Experience
Reliable internet access is no longer a luxury, it’s essential infrastructure. Yet, in many manufactured housing communities (MHCs), dependable, high-speed connectivity is still lacking. As digital demands continue to grow, bulk internet presents a timely opportunity for operators to modernize…
5 Takeaways from Our CRE Market Survey
Sometimes, insights are too valuable to keep tucked away in a newsletter. That’s why we’re sharing a shortened version of our latest ESG Alpha newsletter here on the blog—so even more of our friends can stay informed on what’s shaping…
Cruise Toward Compliance in 2026
If you haven’t been living under a rock, you know ESG is undergoing a metamorphosis. With the rollback of DEI earlier this year, ESG has been cocooned in regulatory and federal uncertainty. But something clearer and more actionable has emerged…
Trends, Tenure & Transparency: What’s Next in Utilities | Utility University
From industry conferences to internal expertise, Conservice is tracking the biggest shifts in multifamily utility management. In this recap, we’re pulling insights from three recent blog posts to explore where the industry is headed—whether it’s the explosive growth of Build‑to‑Rent,…
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Meter Tampering and Utility Theft Detection for Multifamily Communities
Utility theft doesn’t always look like a broken meter. Physical meter tampering, missed service transfers, and account mismatches can all leave utility costs unrecorded or assigned to the wrong account. Undetected vacant theft alone can cost an average community up…
The Only 5 Utility Management Companies Worth Considering in 2026
The multifamily utility market has no shortage of providers. But only a handful offer the scale, service depth, technology, or specialization to deserve serious consideration in 2026. Five stand out: Conservice (unashamed plug, but true is true), RealPage, Yardi, Entrata,…
How Property Management Software Supports Centralized Utility Management
TL;DR Enterprise operators need an accurate view of utility billing across every community. But when each property follows its own process, corporate teams spend more time checking records and reconciling reports before they can trust the portfolio view. Centralized utility…
Broadband Summit 2026 Debrief: The Infrastructure of Connectivity
Telecom strategy used to be limited to a few baseline questions: Who is the provider? What speeds do they offer? And are they offering the best rate? That was often the extent of the decision-making process. Walking out of Broadband…
Scaling Senior Living with Justin Brady
Scaling Senior Living with Justin Brady | RSS.com Who manages the utilities at a senior living community? Often, it’s a business manager or bookkeeper who is also juggling resident enrollment, retention, and day-to-day community operations. Lauren Howard sits down with…
Rental Junk Fee Laws in 2026: What Utility Billing Teams Need to Know
TL;DR: Fee transparency law is tightening in 2026, and most of the new rules target disclosure, not the formulas billing teams use to calculate a utility bill-back. This guide breaks down what counts as a junk fee, where disclosure rules…
Conservice’s 2nd Annual 5K Brings Together More Than 500 Participants and Gives Back to Cache Valley
LOGAN, Utah — September 10, 2026 — Conservice celebrated its second annual 5K Fun Run on September 9, bringing employees, families, and community partners together for an afternoon of connection and giving back. More than 550 people registered for this…
The How-to Guide for Reducing CAM Charges and Shared Space Costs
TL;DR When investigating where to reduce CAM charges and multifamily common-area costs, shared utility expenses might be the place to start. A higher bill doesn’t automatically signal waste, so it’s important to compare cost and consumption before deciding where to…
Installing EV Charging Stations: A Guide for Multifamily Property Owners
Have there always been this many electric vehicles on the road? It looks like the silent hum of an EV has become a roar, as Electric vehicles take the United States by storm. With the rise of EVs, comes the…
Policy Watch: Compliance & Building Readiness with Brett Kraus and Michelle Winters
Policy Watch: Compliance & Building Readiness with | RSS.com In this episode of Utility Wisdom, Michelle Winters, Vice President of Sustainability Sales at Conservice, sits down with Brett Kraus, Senior Legal Counsel, and Katie Piel, Sustainability Manager, to break down…
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