“Communities, renters, and businesses all benefit when multifamily properties operate more efficiently,” said Gina McCarthy, administrator, EPA. “When these buildings use less energy, they also prevent greenhouse gas emissions, increase comfort, and lower costs for renters — making it a win-win for the environment, public health, and the economy.”
By reducing the amount of energy consumed, these properties cut utility bills, reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with producing energy, and help meet the goals of the president’s Climate Action Plan, which calls for multifamily buildings to be 20 percent more efficient by 2020.