Insulation: A Key to Green Construction and Achieving ESG Goals
Insulation has played a pivotal role in construction for millennia. Today, it stands at the forefront of green construction, offering a path to significant energy savings and helping buildings meet Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) objectives. This blog delves into…
Read MoreUnveiling the Future: Insights from the 2024 IFRS Sustainability Symposium
Recently, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) hosted their second annual International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Sustainability Symposium in New York City. The 2024 IFRS Sustainability Symposium saw a gathering of not only investors, corporations and their advisors, but also dozens of…
Read MoreThe Strategic Role of ESG
ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) isn’t your average boardroom buzzword. Contrary to recent politically-driven backlash, ESG is not a political tool. ESG is a framework used to evaluate or measure business strategy. It transcends political agendas to focus on the core…
Read MoreOutsmart Utility Scams: Your Guide for Resident Protection
Scammers have gotten smarter. And utility scams in particular have become sneakily sophisticated, defrauding unsuspecting consumers of a staggering $239 million each year. In your role as community owner or manager, you’re positioned as the frontline defense tasked with the responsibility of safeguarding…
Read MoreThe Invisible Service Helping Millions and Millions of People
Residents…like property managers, portfolio owners, and probably even to some extent utility providers themselves—kind of hate utilities. Which makes sense. They’re an expense. And unlike a fixed-rate mortgage or car loan, they’re not an especially predictable expense. The weather, varying…
Read MoreWinning the Big Utilities Game
The Big Game fervor is mounting across America. Fans make meticulous plans for their game-day feasts – wings, nachos, or perhaps a mix of both – and don colors to root for their favorite team. Living rooms turn into arenas,…
Read MoreThe Value of Specific ESG & Sustainability Goals
As ESG and sustainability-focused funds continue to increase exponentially from one year to the next, growing by more than 127% since 2019, real estate owners around the globe are quickly shifting their priorities and drafting up new initiatives to meet the…
Read MoreLet’s Talk LEDs: A Bright Future for Energy Efficiency
In the world of building innovation, retrofits are increasingly becoming the stars, and among these, LED lighting shines the brightest. As the global focus shifts towards energy efficiency and environmental stewardship, LED technology is stepping into the spotlight. With the gradual…
Read MoreBoxing an Empty Coat: 2024’s Rental Plateau and Utility Cost Hikes
It’s a good time to be a renter. It’s a bad time to be a home buyer. And it’s a…strange time to own or manage rental properties. Every January, we at Conservice build a snapshot of the rental industry and…
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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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