This week, EPA launched the new 1-100 water score for multifamily properties in ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager. Consistent with the approach for the 1-100 ENERGY STAR score, the EPA 1-100 water score allows multifamily owners and managers to see how their property’s water consumption compares to similar properties nationwide.
While all building types can benchmark water use in ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager and track performance over time, this is the first 1-100 water score available for any building type. The score is based on data from the Fannie Mae Energy and Water Market Research Survey, and was developed by EPA’s WaterSense® program, in partnership with ENERGY STAR. Visit EPA 1-100 water score for multifamily properties for details.
Improve Efficiency With Help From WaterSense
Multifamily properties with 20 or more units can use the 1-100 water score to identify high- and low- performing properties across their portfolio, to replicate best practices and target low-performers for improvement. EPA’s WaterSense program is developing a comprehensive set of multifamily water efficiency resources to help owners and managers cut water costs. Download the first of these water efficiency best management practices and assessment tools.
Register for a No-Cost Webinar to Learn More
Join EPA on Wednesday, October 18, at 1:00 PM ET for a no-cost webinar to discuss the score development process, see a demonstration of how to generate the score in Portfolio Manager, and discuss how multifamily owners can use this new water performance metric to help identify opportunities for water savings. Click here to register.
(Source: IREM)
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