HUD Launches Free Energy & Water Benchmarking Service

From Assisted Housing Management (December 13, 2023):

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has introduced a free Energy and Water Benchmarking Service for properties participating in its Multifamily project-based rental assistance programs.

The benchmarking service offers owners:

• Specific information about a property’s energy and water performance, comparisons of this usage with similar properties, and recommendations for savings;
• Benchmarking analytics from the ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager®, a tool developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; and
• Technical assistance, training, and other resources.

HUD’s contractor, Leidos, will be contacting owners throughout the coming months to discuss the program and solicit participation. Owners may also contact HUD at mfbenchmarking@hud.gov to participate.