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When it's cold outside, the worst thing that can happen is if your property suddenly has air leaks or faulty heating.  As a tenant, what would you do and who would you approach for issues such as these? Air leaks can result in higher electric bills by using more energy...

An Urban Institute study found that tenants in multifamily housing spent about $1,235 each year on energy bills and utilities. However, after retrofitting their units with more energy-efficient products, tenants saved as much as 22% in energy use.  Controlling energy bills feels like an impossible task. However, organizations are constantly...

While older buildings might be full of period charm, they’re also often full of aging and inefficient equipment. Nearly 60 percent of multifamily buildings were built before 1980, making them prime targets for retrofitting. Older buildings might have started with state-of-the-art equipment when they were built. However, that original ductwork,...

Over the last decade and up until last year, Massachusetts has consistently ranked #1 in the country for energy efficiency programs (in 2020 Massachusetts was #2). The state made a commitment to making buildings more energy-efficient through passage of the Green Communities Act in 2008. Part of this success of...

Are you a resident or landlord in a multi-family dwelling? Are you wondering about the value of eco investing? Building and facilities management is a complicated enterprise that involves overseeing structural equipment as well as soft services like cleaning and landscaping. And it's important to protect your real estate investment...