A Bright Idea? Electricity Aggregation May Be Your Future
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…
Read MoreAchieving GRESB Gains: Level Up with Green Building Certifications
GRESB preliminary results are in and this can either be a time to pat yourself on the back or look for ways to improve. Boosting your GRESB score doesn’t have to be a daunting task—it can be an exciting journey! Think…
Read MoreDocument Your Climate Story: Master the Final Piece of the Climate Risk Puzzle
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…
Read MoreClapping Back Against Flat Rents: Operational Spaces for Shoring Up Margin
Multifamily housing lives between two titans. On one side, brooding over much of the United States, the pillar of supply shortage has forced regions like New York and Boston to grapple with sky-high rents. And on the other side, the…
Read MoreThriving Under Rent Caps: Strategies for Property Owners
The sun is setting over your rental properties, casting long shadows over a landscape shaken by rent caps. Across the country, property owners and managers are juggling the need to make rents affordable while ensuring buildings remain in top shape. …
Read MoreThe Greener Path to Gold: Stoneweg US’ Case for ESG
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…
Read MoreMitigate Your Risks to Solve the Climate Risk Puzzle
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…
Read MoreUnderstanding Bulk Wifi: Resident and Property Benefits for the Multifamily Industry
If Maslow were to recreate his hierarchy of needs today, he’d probably stamp “dependable wifi” right there next to food, water, and shelter. Reliable internet hasn’t been a “nice to have” amenity for a long time, and as the resident…
Read MoreScaling New Heights in Sustainability: The Empire State Building’s Bold Retrofit
When a skyscraper decides to go green, the impact is monumental. The Empire State Building, an emblem of architectural prowess, is now at the forefront of the sustainability movement, significantly reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Buildings responsible for 39% of…
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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…
Read MoreCalifornia 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…
Read MoreBuilt 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…
Read MoreSmart 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…
Read MoreYour 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreMeet 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,…
Read MoreUtility 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreENERGY 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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