Overview
Starwood Capital Group, a global private investment firm with a strong presence in multifamily real estate, partnered with Bilancio to explore meaningful reductions in utility expenses across its Atlanta-based properties. The analysis confirmed that even modest power factor correction and energy optimization could yield substantial bottom-line improvements.
Project Snapshot
Bilancio conducted a portfolio-wide energy usage assessment and applied its patented technology to identify potential savings. Several optimization scenarios were modeled to provide visibility into outcomes based on implementation scale.
Key Results at a Glance
- Annual Energy Use: 31,037,550 kWh
- Average Energy Rate: $0.08/kWh
- Estimated Savings Scenarios:
- 12% Reduction: $306,527 in energy saved; $214,569 in net annual savings
- 14% Reduction: $357,615 in energy saved; $250,330 in net annual savings
- 18% Reduction: $459,790 in energy saved; $321,853 in net annual savings
Note: All figures based on estimates provided from on-site data and energy profiles.
Why It Matters
With energy comprising a significant portion of operating expenses in multifamily real estate, even small percentage improvements can unlock hundreds of thousands in annual savings. Bilancio’s passive, panel-level solution offers a non-invasive approach to driving NOI gains without impacting resident experience.
Conclusion
For Starwood Capital Group, Bilancio’s Atlanta analysis illustrates how proactive energy optimization can create immediate and scalable financial impact across large portfolios. With projected annual savings exceeding $300K and cumulative seven-figure reductions over time, energy waste has become a strategic area of opportunity—not just a utility line item.