One of the biggest things when it comes to property management is how to optimize utility consumption. Unfortunately, many old buildings in the Pittsburgh area lack efficiency in terms of insulation, windows, mechanical systems, and plumbing systems. People weren't really thinking about utilities and energy consumption 25 years ago, much less for 100-year-old buildings.  No matter how old your rental property is, the good news is you can hire the right partner that offers innovative energy solutions to reduce utility costs. Make utility efficiency a top priority, so make sure you don't skimp out! In today's blog,  we capture crucial information from Episode 5 of our Living Well With Rentwell podcast. In that episode, Jerry Armstrong of Thuesen Energy joined the Rentwell property management team and shared some ways to optimize your utilities, drive up the net operating income of your properties, and provide more value to your residents in terms of saving money on electricity and other utilities. Here are some crucial takeaways from that conversation.