Energy Bees

As temperatures climb, we're hearing the same question from developers and asset managers across the country: where do we get the most bang for our buck on energy performance?

Here's what we're seeing in the field:

🌬️ 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗛𝗩𝗔𝗖 continues to be the single biggest driver of utility savings in multifamily. Proper sizing matters just as much as the equipment itself. Oversized units short cycle, undersized units run constantly. Both cost more.

🏠 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 is the unsung hero. In hot climates especially, attic insulation and air sealing deliver outsized returns. A well-sealed building envelope means your HVAC isn't fighting the weather all day.

💧 𝗟𝗼𝘄 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗙𝗶𝘅𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 are one of the simplest wins available. Reducing hot water consumption cuts both water and water heating costs, two line items that add up fast across hundreds of units.

🪟 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘄 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 is worth the conversation at design stage. Low-E coatings and proper shading can meaningfully reduce cooling loads before the system ever turns on.

The buildings our clients are most proud of aren't just energy efficient on paper. They perform that way in the heat of the summer.

📩 Curious how your next deal stacks up? 𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗲𝘀.𝗰𝗼𝗺/𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁

🌸 Art that tells a story.

New Hope Housing has always built with community in mind, and Avenue C is a beautiful example of that commitment in action. A landmark for Houston's East

End that goes beyond four walls and a roof.
So excited to see this community thriving and proud to support a client doing it right. 🐝

Check out their video here:
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/new-hope-housing-inc-_newhopehousing-avenuec-eastendhouston-activity-7465779853339045888-h-zp?utm_source=social_share_send&utm_medium=member_desktop_web&rcm=ACoAAAR3bA8BFXv7sb48HXCXRILynAgEa8PbK9U

Case Study Series: Part 3 of 3
💰 $𝟱𝟳𝟮𝗞 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗢𝗜. 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵.

Over the last two posts, we walked through 10 real ECMs, 1,032 units across 4 states, generating $572,124 in combined annual NOI benefit over published PHA schedules.

Let's break down what that actually means:

📊 $𝟱𝟳𝟮,𝟭𝟮𝟰 in combined annual NOI benefit
🏘️ $𝟰𝟲/𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁 on average across the portfolio
💰 $𝟴𝗠–$𝟵𝗠 in potential property value at today's cap rates

Think about that $46/month per unit on your next deal. Multiply it by your unit count. Now multiply it by your cap rate.

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

Energy Bees helps build financial leverage into your deal.

📩 Let's find out together. energybees.com/contact

This week, Energy Bees CEO Sadie Bronk had the privilege of speaking at West Cypress Hills Elementary School for Career Day with 4th graders.

Sadie shared how Energy Bees helps make homes more energy efficient and affordable for families across the country, and why being an entrepreneur is one of the most rewarding paths you can choose.

The next generation of problem solvers, innovators, and change makers is out there. Days like this are a reminder of why the work we do matters, not just for today, but for the future we are all building together.

Thank you to West Cypress Hills Elementary for having us! 🎉