the potential for energy efficiency in multifamily housing (pies for pi day)
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In celebration of Pi Day, we've sliced real pies into pie charts that showcase the potential for energy efficiency in multifamily housing. Stupid idea; compelling numbers.TRANSCRIPT
The Potential For Energy Efficiency in Multifamily Housing
Pie Charts for Pi Day
Thanks To New Ecology, Elevate Energy and O-H Community Partners for compiling this information
SourcesEIA, Residential Energy Consumption Survey (RECS) 2009US Census American Community Survey, 5-Year EstimatesCNT Energy & ACEEE, “Engaging as Partners in Energy Efficiency: Multifamily Housing and Utilities,” 2012.
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Multifamily buildings (5+ units)
account for
17 - 18%of total U.S. housing units, or 19.1 to 23.3
million units;$18 billion in annual
energy bills.
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of multifamily buildings have heating equipment not routinely maintained (in the last year)
60%
But despite this potential
for energy improvements,
this market is underserved.
2011 Utility Company Spending on Targeted Multifamily Programs
Relative to Housing Markets
Austin
Seattle
Detroit
Chicago
Los Angeles
New
York
Houston
Salt Lake City
Honolulu
Dallas
Phoenix
San Diego
Multifamily Share of Housing Market
Multifamily Share of Utility Spending on Residential Energy Efficiency
40%
30%
20%
10%
....really underserved!
Luckily, if you own or manage multifamily buildings there’s still a lot you can you do!
First, figure out how your properties are performing by tracking utility consumption and benchmarking your portfolio.
Read: Utility Analysis 101Read: Utility Tracking 101
Then, determine what funds are available in your area.
Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency
Want to know more?We’d love to talk.
Talk to someone at WegoWise
Have a great Pi Day!