by Trevor Day | Jan 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
Did you know that many of the ways we traditionally celebrate Valentine’s Day don’t show a lot of love for the earth? This year, ditch the roses, which often require heavy pesticides and are shipped in from South America or even Africa. Try giving something local and...
by Trevor Day | Jan 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
Electronic devices are always sucking up energy, even when they’re not in use. Research shows these sneaky energy vampires can account for 5 to 10 percent of an average household’s energy consumption, as well as about 1 percent of worldwide carbon dioxide emissions....
by Trevor Day | Jan 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
As the dog days of summer arrive, many people arrive home from a hot day out and immediately want a cool and refreshing drink. Rather than running the tap and waiting for cool water to arrive, simply fill a pitcher of water and keep it chilled in the fridge. Showers...
by Trevor Day | Dec 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
Utility costs, especially energy and water, keep rising. As a Housing Provider, you want to recover the costs you can, especially in a market of softening rents. When you can’t increase rent to cover those rising utilities, billing Residents for them can help...
by Trevor Day | Nov 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
The benefits of consuming less and conserving more At Livable, we know that energy conservation contributes to our goal of saving the environment and saving apartment owners money. We know that making residents aware of their usage can create significant savings, but...
