Sustainability Series

Sustainability Series

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Sustainability Series episodes

  • Episode 12: EPA Partner of the Year: The Bozzuto Group

    Join Peter Zadoretzky, Director of Sustainability at The Bozzuto Group, for a discussion about the ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award—an honor that recognizes superior levels of energy management in corporate programs.

    The Bozzuto Group received this prestigious award in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. Learn why it’s the highest honor the EPA gives and get insight into the submission process and benefits of the award for recipients.

    Watch the webcast version of this podcast here: https://www.realpage.com/webcasts/epa-partner-of-the-year/

    Want to learn more about the sustainability solutions offered by RealPage? Visit the Sustainability Suite Webpage: https://www.realpage.com/expense-management/sustainability-suite/

    17 min
  • Episode 11: Let’s Talk Trash: Utilizing Technology to Modernize Trash Management

    We all know it is challenge both operationally, expense and data collection, but there are proven ways to capture the data, reduce contamination and reduce your trash expense by up to 50%. Learn how to capture and leverage real time data through AI to improve your waste program from your desktop.

    Watch the webcast version of this podcast here: https://www.realpage.com/webcasts/modernize-trash-management/

    Want to learn more about the sustainability solutions offered by RealPage? Visit the Sustainability Suite Webpage: https://www.realpage.com/expense-management/sustainability-suite/

    15 min
  • Episode 10: Solar Innovations in Multifamily

    Want to know more about the future of sustainability? Find out what one team learned when they competed in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon®. It’s a collegiate competition that inspires student teams to design and build highly efficient buildings powered by renewables while optimizing for key considerations, including affordability, resilience and occupant health.

    Meet the winners of the 2020 Solar Decathlon Design Challenge, Mixed-Use Multifamily Division—a team from The University of Arizona—and hear their ideas on community, affordability and sustainability.

    Watch the webcast version of this podcast here: https://www.realpage.com/webcasts/solar-decathlon-insights/

    Want to learn more about the sustainability solutions offered by RealPage? Visit the Sustainability Suite Webpage: https://www.realpage.com/expense-management/sustainability-suite/

    9 min
  • Episode 9: Automate with Efficiency: Smart Apartments and Building Operations

    You know about smart apartments, but do you know about building operations systems solutions? Learn how to better manage the back-end operations of multifamily properties by gaining a better understanding of:

    • Different products and how they can benefit you
    • Smart technology as a tool for sustainability
    • What energy managers should consider when evaluating smart technology
    • Watch the webcast version of this podcast here: https://www.realpage.com/webcasts/automate-with-efficiency-smart-apartments/

      Want to learn more about the sustainability solutions offered by RealPage? Visit the Sustainability Suite Webpage: https://www.realpage.com/expense-management/sustainability-suite/

      10 min
    • Episode 8: Hitting the Mark with the Better Buildings Challenge

      Mary Nitschke joins Join Michael Freedberg, Sr. Advisor, High Performance Building, Office of Economic Development, to hear about the HUD Better Buildings Challenge, a voluntary leadership initiative.

      Learn the strategies that multifamily operators use to increase the energy efficiency of their buildings by at least 20%. Plus, get insights on the collaboration and community created by this program.

      Watch the webcast version of this podcast here: https://www.realpage.com/webcasts/better-buildings-challenge/

      Want to learn more about the sustainability solutions offered by RealPage? Visit the Sustainability Suite Webpage: https://www.realpage.com/expense-management/sustainability-suite/

      21 min
    • Episode 7: Best Practices on Acquisition for Sustainability

      What do acquisition managers look for when purchasing buildings, and what sustainability upgrades do they consider when making purchasing decisions? Join Zach Goldman, Chief Operating Officer of TGM Associates, as he talks about the one thing he always looks for and how you can get a quick read on opportunities.

      He’ll also give his take on what efficiency really means—in terms of energy as well as your team’s time and your residents’ experience.

      Watch the webcast version of this podcast here: https://www.realpage.com/webcasts/best-practices-acquisitions-sustainability/

      Want to learn more about the sustainability solutions offered by RealPage? Visit the Sustainability Suite Webpage: https://www.realpage.com/expense-management/sustainability-suite/

      14 min
    • Episode 6: Regulatory Changes: What’s on the Horizon?

      Keeping up with the highly regulated environment of utilities can be challenging without robust legal resources. Making a wrong turn as you try to navigate this complicated terrain can have disastrous results. Join us as industry experts who have advised the most successful owners and operators in multifamily discuss:

      • Critical insights on the current legislative environment

      • An examination of rent control highlighting New York, California and Oregon

      • Practical and cost-effective measures you can take to stay in compliance

        Watch the webcast version of this podcast here: https://www.realpage.com/webcasts/sustainability-series-regulatory-changes/

        Want to learn more about the sustainability solutions offered by RealPage? Visit the Sustainability Suite Webpage: https://www.realpage.com/expense-management/sustainability-suite/

        13 min
      • Episode 5: Smart Apartments & BMS

        Are your smart apartments smart enough to lower investment and operating expenses, reduce outages, increase efficiency, enable rate optimization, optimize conservation activity and drive strategic initiatives? The answer to this question will vary according to the capabilities of your building management system (BMS). In this webcast, industry experts will discuss the advancements in smart apartment technology and its wholistic management, and how the most innovative of these technologies positively impact the factors that matter most to investors, owners and operators including:

        • Strategic capital planning

        • Predictive maintenance

        • Energy management and sustainability

        • Monitoring as a Service (MaaS)

          Watch the webcast version of this podcast here: https://www.realpage.com/webcasts/sustainability-series-smart-apartment/

          Want to learn more about the sustainability solutions offered by RealPage? Visit the Sustainability Suite Webpage: https://www.realpage.com/expense-management/sustainability-suite/

          25 min
        • Episode 4: Benchmarking: I did it last year, now what?

          To maximize energy cost savings and achieve optimum portfolio performance the most effective energy benchmarking measures should be maintained and assessed routinely throughout the year and year over year. In some cities this is a discretionary decision, but energy benchmarking mandates that require the monitoring and reporting of whole building energy usage are increasing across the country. Whatever your reasons for benchmarking—mandates, conservation, savings or green loans—our experts will share insights that will help you better navigate the growing regulatory environment and achieve your benchmarking goals including:

          • Breaking down benchmarking performance documents and reports

          • Regional variations in mandates and penalties

          • Meeting data requirements for Energy Portfolio Star Manager

            Watch the webcast version of this podcast here: https://www.realpage.com/webcasts/sustainability-series-benchmarking/

            Want to learn more about the sustainability solutions offered by RealPage? Visit the Sustainability Suite Webpage: https://www.realpage.com/expense-management/sustainability-suite/

            14 min
          • Episode 3: Waste Management: Recycling Mandates in Dallas

            The Dallas ordinance mandating recycling services for all multi-unit residential buildings with eight or more units went into effect in January 2020. Did you know that Big D property owners are now required to provide at least 11 gallons of capacity per unit under the new ordinance? If you didn’t, you’re not alone. Join our industry experts as they discuss what owners and operators need to know to stay in compliance including:

            • Outlining recycling requirements

            • Details on mandated reporting

            • Insights on the Dallas Zero Waste Plan

              Watch the webcast version of this podcast here: https://www.realpage.com/webcasts/sustainability-series-waste-management/

              Want to learn more about the sustainability solutions offered by RealPage? Visit the Sustainability Suite Webpage: https://www.realpage.com/expense-management/sustainability-suite/

              22 min

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