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Windows and Appliances Top the List for Energy Efficiency Upgrades in 2015
With the goal of improving energy efficiency and increasing resident comfort, San Diego multifamily owners are taking advantage of incentives available through SDG&E’s Energy Upgrade California® Multifamily Program to offset renovation costs and maximize existing budgets. Many upgrades qualify (detailed in…
Read MoreHow Can Energy Efficiency Benefit You and Your Community?
By Nehemiah Stone Energy efficiency is a hot topic in the multifamily housing industry. Day after day, we encourage property owners to install energy-efficient property retrofits in order to “save energy, save money!” However, energy-efficient multifamily property retrofits have benefits…
Read MorePrioritize Your Energy Upgrades to Maximize Your Investment
By Melissa Buckley In what order should I pursue energy efficiency upgrades to get the most bang for my buck? With some forethought and planning, you can incorporate energy efficiency improvements into all types of renovations, and in turn increase…
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Since 2011, the Energy Upgrade California Multifamily program has provided SDG&E’s multifamily property managers and owners with resources to make their tenants’ homes safer, healthier, and more comfortable. Domestic hot water tops the list of energy upgrades — nearly 90…
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With the Energy Upgrade California Multifamily program, you can save big on energy efficiency upgrades. We can qualify your property with just a short phone call. Call 1-866-352-7457 or email sdmultifamily@trcsolutions.com. Let’s get started! Don’t delay — SDG&E incentives are…
Read MoreFinancial Forecast: How to Retrofit Without Refinancing
If you have a long list of improvements to make to your property, and are not sure where to find the funds to support them, you are not alone. New financial strategies can fund multifamily property retrofits outside of a…
Read MoreHow Water and Energy Saving Measures Will Help You Stop Flushing Money Down the Toilet
Toilets are one of the main source of water use in the home, accounting for nearly 30 percent of an average home’s indoor water consumption. Domestic hot water represents roughly 40 percent of a multifamily building’s energy use. When combined…
Read MoreEPA Plans Release of ENERGY STAR 1-100 Score for Multifamily Properties
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) offers the ENERGY STAR® 1-100 score, which allows buildings to compare actual energy performance to similar buildings nationwide. The score assigns a number to each property, building, or site, to indicate how its energy use…
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