Reward energy efficiency and improve cash flow.
ECM ROI Example - 100 units
The energy consumption model (ECM) allows property managers and developers to take credit for newer construction code, and energy/resource efficiency improvements by modelling more accurate allowances. ECMs are usually superior ($40+/unit/month) vs the local housing authority or state utility allowances. They are often also more accurate, and lower than the HUSM approach as well, especially for properties where tenants pay multiple utilities. Our platform, UApro+™, uses a tech-enabled approach to creating the ECMs, and pass on significant savings to our clients. Payback is usually within 1-2 months even for a new study (See example below); renewal/updates payback even faster
ECMs are a great fit for the following types of properties:
New or newer construction properties (~last 15 years)
Properties with multiple tenant paid utilities, particularly water and sewer
If energy efficiency measures, equipment, or upgrades are being implemented (e.g., retrofits, rehabs)
Power generation on site (e.g., Solar, Geothermal)
In addition to our base ECM, we also offer Scenario modelling and tenant behavioral efficiency education program
Scenario modelling on our ECM during development helped improve cash flow of the property substantially with just a few incremental upgrades in the energy systems we were planning.
- Development client
Choose scenario modelling to see what different energy efficiency options can do for your allowances all the while improving tenant comfort, property cashflow, and lowering carbon footprint
Our tenant behavioral education approach seeks to further lower utility bills for tenants, by suggesting proven behavioral strategies to reduce miscellaneous electricity consumption, and avoidable heating/cooling losses