Utility Wisdom

Utility Wisdom

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Inside Multifamily with NAA President & CEO Bob Pinnegar
Conservice's Lauren Howard sits down with National Apartment Association President and CEO Bob Pinnegar to discuss the current state of the rental housing industry. From supply and affordability challenges to evolving regulations, consumer expectations, and the role of advocacy, Bob shares his perspective on the trends shaping multifamily today and what operators should be watching as the market continues to evolve.
The Industry's Journey From In-House to Managed Utilities with Jerry Davis
How did managed utility services become an essential part of multifamily operations? In this episode of Utility Wisdom, Lauren Howard sits down with industry veteran Jerry Davis to explore the history of utility management, the industry's shift away from in-house processes, and the lessons learned over decades of change.
8 Climate Hazards Multifamily Investors Should Be Screening For
In this episode of Utility Wisdom, we break down the 8 key climate hazards impacting multifamily real estate—from rising heat and heavy precipitation to floods, wildfires, and coastal risk. Learn how to distinguish between gradual operational stress and high-impact events, and why not all risks carry the same weight across your portfolio.
The ROAD to Housing Act What It Means for Supply, Renters, and Operators
The ROAD to Housing Act aims to tackle affordability, but will it actually lead to more housing? In this episode of Utility Wisdom, we explore what’s inside the bill, how it could impact housing supply, and why capital, policy, and execution all play a role in what ultimately gets built.
Vacant Cost Recovery (VCR): The Complete 2026 Guide
In this episode of Utility Wisdom, we unpack Vacant Cost Recovery (VCR) and how billing gaps from delayed service transfers or early disconnects can quietly erode NOI. Learn how to spot recoverable charges, avoid “vacant theft,” and use automation to catch issues early. If you’re not actively managing utility billing during move-ins and move-outs, there’s likely money being left on the table.
Senior Living Runs on Care (And Careful Utility Management)
Senior living teams are built around care, not administration. This Utility Wisdom episode looks at how utilities quietly add operational strain in senior living communities and what a more structured approach can change.
Compliance Under the New Administration
The language around ESG may be changing. The work is not. This Utility Wisdom episode looks at how companies are navigating shifting federal policy while staying aligned with state, local, and market-driven expectations.
The Senior Living Surge: How to Build Smart and Manage Smarter
Senior living construction solves one problem and introduces another: how to operate efficiently at scale. This Utility Wisdom episode examines the utility and compliance considerations that often get overlooked until it’s too late.
USDA’s 2025 Rule Change: A Win for Manufactured Housing Communities
In this episode of Utility Wisdom, we walk through the USDA’s 2025 rule change expanding financing for existing manufactured homes and why operators should be thinking now about infrastructure capacity, utility billing, and compliance as occupancy grows.
The Boom is Over: How Smart Single Family Operators Are Staying Profitable
As rent growth slows and scrutiny increases in single family rentals, this Utility Wisdom conversation looks at how operators are shifting from rent-driven strategies to tighter cost control, with utilities playing a central role.
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