Benefits of Environmental Consciousness for Every Dayton Property Owner

Energy-efficiency and environmental consciousness is on a lot of minds lately. We understand and respect that there are a lot of opinions out there, and it’s also impossible not to notice that there is a sense of urgency among tenants and even property owners to embrace a greener lifestyle in an effort to be more protective of the environment. 

There are countless benefits to environmentally friendly housing in Dayton. If you’re a rental property owner, you know that there is always room for improvement when it comes to better and more efficient energy usage in residential homes, especially rental units. 

Investing in energy-efficient upgrades for your rental home is a good idea. Not only is it better for the planet, it’s better for your utility bills and those of your tenants. You’ll also attract better residents to your property when they’re looking for a new home that meets their green standards. 

This is the future. So, let’s dive into some of the benefits of environmental consciousness for every Dayton property owner and talk about what we’re doing as local business leaders.

ManCo Property Services Vision Statement 

Our team at ManCo Property Services is determined to be a leader on this matter, and here’s the vision statement that positions us for that:

Vision Statement

ManCo believes that strong neighborhoods are the foundation of a healthy community.  Our vision is to develop an environmental consciousness that will guide us towards a more sustainable way of living and doing business.  By following the ManCo golden rule- “Do the right thing”- we aim to inspire the community to follow our lead and join with us in advancing our quality of life by being good steward-leaders with our built environment.

It sounds good, of course, and we’re proud of it. But what does this look like in practice? 

We’re glad you asked. 

ManCo Property Services Weatherization Program Goals

We are implementing some new programs, policies, and processes that we expect will establish a benchmark for environmentally conscious property management and residential resources. Here are our program goals for weatherization practices:

• Reduce our dependence on fossil fuels while reducing energy costs.
• Improve the energy efficiency of the ManCo office environment.
• Educate and enlist owners and tenants to participate in this effort with us.
• Promote an ongoing relationship with Miami Valley Community Action Partnership to perform energy assessments of the rental properties we manage. 
• Encourage and assist tenants where appropriate to apply for weatherization subsidies in their rental homes.
• Improve the asset value of managed properties.
• Make rental properties more desirable and affordable.
• Identify and train maintenance personnel to be certified energy assessors and installers.

We are especially excited about the partnerships that can come from these goals. We’ll do a better job of meeting them when we know that our owners, tenants, community partners, and maintenance vendors are committed to the same processes and outcomes that we are.

ManCo Property Services Solar Initiatives

There’s a lot of talk about solar, and not just in the rental industry, but throughout the many discussions that are taking place around sustainability and greener opportunities. Let’s take a look at our program goals in terms of solar energy and what it means:

• Reduce the dependence on fossil fuels.
• Reduce energy costs specifically associated with the office function.
• Redesign our electrical delivery system to improve efficiency and to provide for expansion which can support public car charging stations on the ManCo campus.
• Develop an understanding of the process and design of solar systems for future education of rental property owners.

Again – we believe that all of this is possible, and the sooner we can get more people on board, the sooner we’ll be meeting the goals we’ve set. 

ManCo Property Services and Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations

Electric vehicles are growing in popularity.  You’ve probably seen charging stations all across Dayton, and we want to provide the same level of service as other business owners. Here’s our plan:

1. Encourage the transition of employees and the public to electrical vehicles use.
2. Install (2) on-site charging stations to provide employees with means to charge electrical vehicles
3. Make an application to AES for funding assistance to create public access to charging stations.

Employees who need to charge their electric vehicles will have the opportunity to do so. And, our goal is to provide a similar public benefit.

ManCo Property Services and the Urban Meadow Program Goals

We know that well-landscaped properties attract more attention, a better public perception, and higher ROI. So, we want to contribute to a more beautiful area. We’re calling it an Urban Meadow. 

The plan is to beautify the area in the following ways: 

• Convert blighted housing and empty/abandoned lots into meadows that will evolve over time with an increase in the variety of wildflowers, grasses, birds, insects and other pollinators. 
• Bring neighbors together and encourage community pride.
• Develop a master plan that incorporates signage and artwork to educate the public on the meadow’s goals.
• Improve the ecosystem by increasing biodiversity: a diversity of plants and flowers will encourage bees and butterflies to pollinate, serve as a feeding and nesting habitat for migrating birds, and provide critical habitat for native flora and fauna.
• Improve the environment by increasing air quality:  green areas within an urban area are well documented to sequester carbon monoxide, improve local air quality, and counteract the urban heat island effect of increasingly higher temperatures. Also, a reduced mowing regiment will decrease the associated emissions from using lawn mowers or weed whackers.
• Improve the ecosystem through increasing storm water retention:  better infiltrate storm water runoff back into the ground while also reducing problems associated with soil erosion.
• Economic savings: reduced mowing regimen will result in less money spent for fuel and human resources and wear and tear on equipment.

At ManCo Property Services, we’re working with the Salem Avenue Business Association, the Miami Valley Fair Housing Center, and other groups and organizations to make this possible. We’re planning public events, writing press releases, and taking to social media to gather support for our initiatives. 

We hope you’ll join us. If you’d like to talk more about this, please reach out to us at ManCo Property Services.