LOWER YOUR OPERATING COSTS & INCREASE VALUE WITH ENERGY EFFICIENT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS!
Apartment building owners and homeowners’ associations often overlook opportunities to save energy because the residents/owners pay utility bills for their apartments, condominiums or homes, however reduced common area operating expenses for water, common area lighting and HVAC increase values and should be part of the annual capital review process.
According to a 2010 survey by Apartments.com, 89% of renters prefer a “green” apartment community and more than 25% would pay higher rent. Green communities also experience a higher retention rate for residents.
A report commissioned by Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation and Living Cities in 2012 found that energy efficiency retrofits would reduce loan defaults because lower energy costs result in higher cash flow.
There are also tax credits, utility rebate programs and building code incentives to offset the costs of these retrofits
Green Biz Group 2012:
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