As temperatures rise and air conditioning units switch into high gear, energy consumption in multifamily surges. For property managers, this means two things: higher operational costs and a greater need to maintain comfort for residents. The solution? Prioritizing multifamily energy management with smart, connected technologies that optimize performance while reducing waste.
In this blog, we explore the role of smart energy management technologies in the multifamily sector, the benefits they deliver—including predictive maintenance and improved resident satisfaction—and how tightening energy regulations are shaping the future of property operations.
Why Smart Energy Management Matters More Than Ever
With HVAC systems typically accounting for 40–60% of a property’s energy use, they’re a key target for savings. A smart HVAC system can help property managers optimize climate control automatically based on occupancy and external conditions, delivering both comfort and cost efficiency.
Smart thermostats are at the heart of these systems. Through PointCentral’s integration with your property management software (PMS), they adjust temperatures in vacant units, shift into energy-saving mode during downtime, and turn off automatically when residents move out. When residents are scheduled to arrive, the system can pre-cool or pre-heat spaces to ensure the perfect temperature at move-in, easing the pressures of peak leasing season.
Prevent Problems Before They Start with Predictive Maintenance
Unplanned HVAC breakdowns are more than just costly, they’re disruptive. Modern multifamily energy management solutions incorporate predictive maintenance, using historical performance data and machine learning to detect abnormalities and forecast system failures before they happen.
PointCentral’s smart HVAC systems, for instance, analyze thousands of data points to determine whether a unit is working harder than necessary to achieve its set temperature. When something is off, the system notifies managers so they can take action, preventing major repairs and ensuring resident comfort remains uninterrupted.
Staying Ahead of Regulations and Energy Legislation
From mandates around HVAC system performance to occupancy-based energy use controls, legislation is pushing multifamily property managers to operate smarter and more sustainably. By proactively investing in smart energy management systems, multifamily property managers can ensure compliance while also avoiding penalties and capitalizing on potential energy rebates or incentives. Technology that automates temperature regulation, monitors system health, and cuts unnecessary usage supports not just operational goals, but regulatory preparedness as well.
Smarter Technology, Smarter Business
Investing in multifamily energy management isn’t just about controlling costs, it’s a business decision that impacts resident satisfaction, sustainability goals, and long-term property value. As the summer heats up, properties equipped with smart HVAC, smart thermostats, and predictive maintenance systems will be better positioned to run seamlessly.
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