Multifamily Group - Ann Arbor

Washtenaw 2030 District’s Multifamily Practice Group invites property owners and managers to join us to benchmark your properties, meet the Green Rental Housing Ordinance, and connect with resources to decarbonize multifamily buildings.

Multifamily buildings represent over 50% of the floor area of all buildings in Ann Arbor and are key partners in meeting community carbon neutrality goals.

Resources

Washtenaw 2030 District can provide a free BETTER Report
to any benchmarking property

Click above image to see example report.

Energy Management Grants can be used for an Energy Audit

Click above image to see example audit.

Webinar Recording:
Improve the Efficiency of Your Apartment Building at Turnover

Green Rental Housing Resources

Green Rental Housing website
Landlord Resource Hub

Checklist and attestation form (they are in one document with instructions throughout)
Landlord Resource Guide: Contains each checklist item, what you need to do to get points, and resources to do so

Regulations: The official language for what is needed for each checklist item
City of Ann Arbor Benchmarking Ordinance Website
A²ZERO Home Energy and Yard Care Rebates Website
Renter Education Packet – Send to tenants to get an instant 22 points from the following checklist items:

Energy Efficiency Messaging (2 points)
Food Waste Prevention Messaging (2 points)
Rental Sustainability Session (10 points)
Local Food Information (2 points)
Severe Weather Alerts (2 points)
Energy Efficiency Materials (2 points)
Waste Disposal Information (2 points)

Ann Arbor Green Rental Housing Workshop Presentation 4/6/26
Washtenaw Area Apartment Association

Tenant Toolkit for Sustainable Living

DTE Incentive Program

The DTE Energy Multifamily Program offers free energy-saving upgrades* for multifamily building owners to save money on utility bills. Contact us to schedule your FREE energy assessment. Following the assessment, you will receive a Multifamily Savings Report that identifies if your property qualifies for direct install and/or in-unit and common area incentives. To get started, request your assessment online. For a detailed list of incentives and program requirements, click here.

Topics of Interest:

Ann Arbor Benchmarking Ordinance
Ann Arbor Green Rental Housing Ordinance
Green Leasing
Aligning capital improvements with carbon neutrality
Tenant Engagement
Benchmarking

Interested in joining?

Contact:
Kevin McNeely: kevin@mcneelybuilding.com
Multifamily Group Facilitator
Jan Culbertson: jculbertson@2030districts.org
Washtenaw 2030 District

For benchmarking assistance:
email us at a2benchmarking@2030districts.org