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A Green Property Manager
A Green Property Manager
GOING GREEN AND LOOKING FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY
OPPORTUNITIES IN HOUSINGBIG PICTURE GOAL• Better Management and Reduction of all energy
consumption, water-sewer, gas and electric at each building including energy usage paid by owner and each resident.
• Reduce costs and minimize the environmental impact • Incorporate Recycle programs to reduce waste wherever
feasible• Use building products that will last for the long term and
provide the best energy savings all within the budget constraints
• Find and use renewable resources whenever feasible, Solar, PV, Wind, etc.
• Leverage any programs/rebates that provide financial incentives for reducing energy consumption or going Green.
• Prioritize based on Payback time/ Return on investment and when making a change in a building product
UNIT Interior
A) Bathroom• Shower head at max 1.5GPM• Faucet aerator .5GPM to max 1 GPM• Toilet replace with .8 GPF, 1.2GPF or double flush• Toilet flapper use 5 Year highest quality flapper at $3 vs. cheap
flappers at $1 last less than one year. Also, for older toilets that 3GPF or larger there is a 1.6GPF flapper option and other conversions that will reduce usage without changing the toilet
• Faucets that will last 15 + years
WATER – SEWER CONSERVATION OPPORTUNITIES
UNIT Interior
B) Kitchen• Faucet aerator max 1.5GPM• Energy Star Dishwasher• Faucets that will last 15 + years
C) Washer • Use Energy Star washer if providing in unit• Have common washers changed to Energy Star/front load are
best and are ADA
WATER – SEWER CONSERVATION OPPORTUNITIES
Check with local utility company and water management authority for rebate or financial incentives.
IRRIGATION
Water Source • Determine what the water source is for irrigation • Potable water is most expensive, verify the irrigation is on a
separate water irrigation meter if no better option. This will avoid sewer costs
• Other sources are to pull from are lake, well, rain storage or reclaimed water
Irrigation• Rain sensor so there is no irrigation when there is sufficient rain• Minimize or reduce time and frequency of operation for each
zone • Use most efficient type of irrigation heads to minimize the water
usage• Properly adjust spray area to avoid watering streets and
buildings
WATER – SEWER EXTERIORWATER SAVING OPPORTUNITIES
IRRIGATION
Landscape• Reduce or eliminate high maintenance turf and landscaping• Use native landscaping whenever possible, lowest water use• Use native grasses and ground cover • Shade trees also are a plus and can reduce heat on buildings
Exterior water faucets• Cap and lock, eliminate or otherwise control usage and leaks
Pool• Most pools have leaks• Auto fill does not allow you to identify there is a leak• Need routine check of water loss without auto-fill on
WATER – SEWER EXTERIORWATER SAVING OPPORTUNITIES
UNIT• Change lighting from incandescent to LED or florescent T-8 or
better, both exterior and interior (see attached calculator of cost/payback)
• Increase attic insulation to minimum R-30 with minimal extra cost to R-40+
• Accessible AC duct sealing and identify and repair any holes or broken lines
• Replace appliances with E-Star • Window tint or solar screens • Install ceiling fans in bedrooms and living room• AC Upgrade to minimum 15 SEER, review Heat Pump or other
options• Window upgrade to insulated, double pane low E• Door seal/weather-strip or replace
Electric & Gas Energy Saving Green Opportunities
Roof • Insulate• Insure proper attic ventilation • Cool, reflective light colors• Overhang for shade• Trees for shade preferably that loose leaves in winter
Flooring• Ceramic tile or other hard surface• Minimize carpeting, prefer closed loop Berber
Walls• Add insulation• New skin with insulation
Electric & Gas Energy Saving Green Opportunities
Common – Other• Photo cells• Timers • Motion sensors • Office equipment off during non working hours
Electric & Gas Energy Saving Green Opportunities
• At rehab, major or minor
• At major component replacement, a/c, roof, appliances, etc.
• At normal repair and replacement, set a standard for all replacement items
• Specific component upgrade, i.e. water savers cost less than $20/unit with payback in 30 days to 6 months +/-
• When rebates or other incentive programs provide financial incentives
GREEN & ENERGY SAVING IMPLEMENTATION
Summary of all water consumption 2006 to 2012 Replumbed Year Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Avg/m
1 2012 506 359 465 457 457 516 494 465
2 2011 409 507 357 383 370 450 493 454 505 461 466 491 446
3 2010 1390 1038 887 939 1015 967 869 841 842 619 536 534 873
4 2009 2310 2409 2082 1894 1574 1815 1658 1472 1106 1106 1194 1313 1661
5 2008 1953 2011 1852 1937 1895 2211 2561 3099 2816 2760 3033 2683 2401
6 2007 1669 1566 1573 1859 1651 1672 1585 1671 2004 2022 1930 2117 1777
7 2006 1340 1446 1563 1683 1848 1816 1780 1641 1519 1466 1610
Interior Light Change Upgrade Cost/Savings Analysis
Old Bulbs Watts Total
New Bulb
sWattsTota
l Proposed Changes1 BR Cost
2 BR Cost
3BR Cost
Kitchen 2 40 80 2 25 50 High efficiency t-8 ballast/bulbs-80 total watts fluorescent to 50 total watts FL
$ 31.27
$ 31.27
$ 31.27
Stove 1 40 40 1 9 940 total watts incandescent to 9 total watts CFL
$ 2.00
$ 2.00
$ 2.00
Living 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dining 1 60 60 1 9 960 total watts incandescent to 9 total watts CFL
$ 2.00
$ 2.00
$ 2.00
Bath 1 4 40 160 4 12 48160 total watts incandescent to 48 total watts CFL
$ 20.00
$ 20.00
$ 20.00
Bath 2 4 40 160 4 12 48160 total watts incandescent to 48 total watts CFL
$ 20.00
$ 20.00
Bedroom 1 1 60 60 1 9 9
60 total watts incandescent to 9 total watts CFL
$ 2.00
$ 2.00
$ 2.00
Bedroom 2 1 60 60 1 9 9
60 total watts incandescent to 9 total watts CFL
$ 2.00
$ 2.00
Bedroom 3 1 60 60 1 9 9
60 total watts incandescent to 9 total watts CFL
$ 2.00
Bedroom 4Outside Light
Hall 1 1 60 60 1 9 960 total watts incandescent to 9 total watts CFL
$ 2.00
$ 2.00
$ 2.00
Laundry 1 60 60 1 9 960 total watts incandescent to 9 total watts CFL
$ 2.00
$ 2.00
$ 2.00
Other 0 0
Totals 680 150 Total Upgrade Cost $ 61.27
$ 83.27
$ 85.27
KW Savings (Old KW – New KW/1000) 0.53Hours/Day/Bulb 8Hours/Month 240KW Price 0.13$ Savings/Month $ 16.54Additional Tax Rate 0.12Total Monthly Savings $ 18.52
Contact Information
Louis E. Vogt Ext. 841
Scott Zimmerman
Ext. 842
501 N. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801
Phone: (407) 447-1780 Fax: (407) 429-3878
