The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is requesting public comments on a proposed requirement that owners of HUD-funded multifamily housing report energy and water usage at their properties. Comments on the Federal Register notice are due Dec. 5.
The proposed utility benchmarking requirements “would allow owners to better understand their buildings’ energy and water performance, prioritize operational and capital improvements, verify the return on those investments and plan future budget needs,” reports the National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA). READ MORE