FCC Drops Bulk Billing Ban Proposal: What This Means for Bulk Internet Programs
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has officially dropped its proposal to ban bulk billing agreements in multifamily housing, marking a major decision for property owners, residents, and service providers. Initially introduced under the Biden administration, the proposal sought to prohibit…
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USDA’s 2025 Rule Change: A Win for Manufactured Housing Communities
Big news for manufactured housing operators: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has rolled out a final rule, effective March 4, 2025, that will allow financing for existing manufactured homes that meet specific criteria. The final rule will also reduce regulatory burdens and…
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Charging Forward: Can the Grid Keep Up with EV?
Whip out the spandex and get ready to do the electric slide – the electric boogie has made its way to your car. The electric vehicle (EV) revolution is accelerating, with global sales hitting record highs year after year. As…
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Waste Management Trends: Key Insights for Your 2025 Trash
The waste management landscape in multifamily housing is changing—rapidly. And I expect the trend to continue in 2025. Residents expect more, regulations are tightening, and costs are climbing. The good news? Smart waste strategies will help you stay ahead of…
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New Year, New Utilities: The 2025 Resolutions Every Property Owner Should Adopt
Well, here we are—late January. Still crushing your New Year’s resolutions, right? Hitting the gym every morning and flawlessly sticking to Dry January? (Okay, no judgment.) Your personal resolutions may have started to wobble, but it’s not too late to…
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Celebrating 25 Years of Conservice: 25 Lessons We’ve Learned
The world looked a lot different in 2000. People crowded around their computers in anticipation of Y2K at the stroke of midnight. Brad Pitt and Jennifer Anniston got married. Survivor first aired (and is still, remarkably, on the air). You…
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Connecting the Dots: 2024 in Review
Webster’s dictionary deemed “polarization” the word of the year, but we chose a different one: connection. Your utilities? We want them connected. Your managed utility tech and you? We’re connected. It’s a word that resonates so deeply with us that we named…
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ENERGY STAR NextGen Certification: What’s New & How Conservice Can Help
The wait is over—well, almost! The EPA has officially announced the launch of ENERGY STAR NextGen certification, a new tier designed to recognize the nation’s most energy-efficient, low-emissions buildings. Applications open on February 24, 2025, giving properties just a few months to prepare for…
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Scaling Sustainability with Data: Highlights from Greenbuild 2024
The Greenbuild International Conference is one of the year’s most influential events for the green building community. Professionals across sectors like architecture, construction, interior design, and consulting gather to tackle today’s most pressing sustainability challenges. This year’s theme, “Built to…
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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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