DeeAnne McClenahan says she’s always been a numbers nerd and loves pouring over energy and water usage data. Within the numbers, she says, are tales that potentially lead to greater stories of savings and sustainability. Those are especially relevant considering that costs for energy and water aren’t getting any cheaper and, in some parts of the country, the resources are in short supply.
The Senior Director of Procurement and Sustainability has spent the past three and half years looking for ways to save money in Greystar’s vast business portfolio. During that time, she has helped implement numerous energy-saving projects at many of the more than 700 properties under the company’s management.
She estimates in 2013 that Greystar saved $6 million in utilities just related to consumption, including projects ranging from changing shower heads to improving irrigation systems. Some of the savings were achieved with practices as simple as properly programming a thermostat.
Read more...Greystar Saves $6 Million on Utilities and Plans More Energy-Saving Projects | Property Management Insider
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