I enjoyed reading the articles below…all focused in/around energy efficient rental housing news and green building management/options.

Greenfill
http://blog.nreionline.com/nrei-writes/tag/sustainable-development/

USGBC Acknowledges Student Housing As Very First LEED Platinum
http://www.multihousingnews.com/news/usgbc-acknowledges-student-housing-as-very-first-leed-platinum/1004058479.html

Balfour Beatty Communities Awarded DOE Grant For Residential Energy Savings Program
http://www.multihousingnews.com/news/balfour-beatty-communities-awarded-doe-grant-for-residential-energy-savings-program/1004058458.html

Marketing Your Green Community
http://www.multifamilybiz.com/m/blog.aspx?id=194#/blog

Four Ways to Monetize Your Green Investments
http://www.multifamilyexecutive.com/energy-efficiency/4-ways-to-monetize-your-green-investments.aspx

Your take on the news articles above?

Does *green* sell…to those in need of rental housing? What are their hot buttons or FAQs about your green focus/buildings?

What kind of appliance buying decisions are you making…tied to green/energy savings?

From your point-of-view…do you get the support from your rental housing residents for your green initiatives? Does it help you set yourself apart from other rental housing competitors when renters are comparing your rental housing options versus other buildings/apartments that have less green/energy saving programs?

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