What is ESG? Understanding the Acronym

So what is ESG (Environment, Social, Governance)? And why should property managers and owners invest in long-term ESG strategies? Cole Courson breaks down how ESG metrics provide insight into everything from environmental responsibility and community impact to corporate governance practices, offering a roadmap for sustainable growth and future-proofing.

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William Bailey

William Bailey is a veteran writer in the real estate industry and the Creative Director at Conservice. He’s obsessed with utility technology, tarantulas, and the ways that language and stories can bring industries together.

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The Only 5 Utility Management Companies Worth Considering in 2026

September 23, 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

September 22, 2026

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

September 18, 2026

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

September 14, 2026

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

September 14, 2026

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

September 10, 2026

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

September 2, 2026

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

August 26, 2026

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

August 24, 2026

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…

Conservice Earns 15th Appearance on Inc. 5000

August 20, 2026

RIVER HEIGHTS, Utah, August 14, 2026 – Conservice, the nation’s leading utility management provider, has been named to the 2026 Inc. 5000, marking the company’s 15th appearance on the annual list of America’s fastest-growing private companies. The recognition adds another…

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