We’re on a mission to prove sustainability is good for business.
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5 Things You Need To Be A Highly Effective C-Level Leader Of A Climate Tech Company
Have a clear mission — If something isn’t mission aligned, it’s probably not worth it. It’s always important to distinguish between your mission and trends that may simply be flashes in the pan. Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges of our time, and effective leadership in climate tech companies is paramount for…
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Multifamily Lighting Experts: Helping You Achieve Compliance with HB 837
Ecofi is an expert in the complexities and responsibilities involved in ensuring your multifamily housing properties comply with Florida’s HB 837. This new legislation offers multifamily property owners significant protection against frivolous lawsuits stemming from criminal activities, provided that the properties adhere to specific security measures. By meeting these requirements, property owners can limit legal…
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Maximizing Water Efficiency: A Guide to JEA Water Efficiency Rebates in Jacksonville
In Jacksonville, FL property commercial owners have an incredible opportunity to improve their commercial buildings water efficiency and reduce utility costs with big help from the JEA Business Rebates Commercial Multifamily WET Program. This initiative, offered by the Jacksonville utility department (JEA), provides financial incentives for implementing water-saving measures (such as high efficiency toilets, showerheads,…
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Maximizing Water and Energy Efficiency – ‘The ecofi Way’
“Opportunity exists within 100% of real estate portfolios. Our genius is in the ability to locate, quantify and execute on those opportunities” Lawrence Lamondin – Co-Founder & CEO In this blog post, we will talk about ecofi’s holistic approach to water and energy efficiency and how our partners are those looking to optimize operations and…
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Unlocking Sustainability Success for Multifamily Housing
Sustainability is crucial for multifamily housing companies as environmental concerns and regulations evolve. Partnering with ecofi provides the turnkey expertise and strategic advice needed to implement a comprehensive sustainability strategy, benefiting the environment, enhancing your company’s reputation, attracting tenants, and saving costs. Here are essential keys to unlocking sustainability success for multifamily housing, with ecofi…
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Introducing ecofi: Redefining Sustainability in Real Estate
Late last year, we unveiled our rebrand to ecofi, marking a pivotal moment in our journey toward redefining sustainability in the real estate industry. Response to the rebrand was overwhelmingly positive, affirming our belief in the importance of our mission. The one common theme was that our partners wanted to know more! In response to…
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ecofi Earns Prestigious Designation as a Certified B Corporation
Proving conservation is good for business, this B Corporation Certification acknowledges a commitment to enhance communities and protect the environment
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How Two Brothers Built a Sustainability Firm to Save Earth
MIAMI, FL – November 9, 2022 – ecofi, an innovative sustainability firm, celebrates a decade of driving conservation and sustainability in the real estate sector. Founded by brothers Lawrence and Richard Lamondin, ecofi has proven that conservation can be profitable and transformative. Born out of a passion for the ocean and a desire to combat…
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Inc.’s Power Partner Award to Ecofi for Expert B2B Support
List highlights B2B partner awards that support startups and empower growth MIAMI, FL – November 1, 2022 – Ecofi, a Miami-based water and energy conservation firm, has been honored in Inc.’s inaugural Power Partner Awards. This prestigious recognition celebrates over 250 B2B organizations worldwide that excel in supporting startups and driving entrepreneurial growth. “Our success…
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ESG and Your Bottom Line: The Real Business Case for Action
Despite political pushback, there’s no denying that sustainability is good for business Why ESG is a worthy investment for real estate professionals MIAMI, FL – October 3rd, 2022 – ESG is facing backlash. Deemed by detractors as “ideological investing,” the practice of considering the planet and people in business might seem like a passing fad.…
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The Inflation Reduction Act for Multifamily Stakeholders
TOPICS: Building Upgrades, Defense Production Act, Energy Conservation, Energy Efficiency, Energy Efficiency Improvements, ESG, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Inflation Reduction Act, Multifamily, Workforce Training POSTED BY: RICHARD LAMONDIN SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 One of the most significant steps to fight climate change is also a boon for multifamily property owners and managers. Last month, Congress passed the Inflation Reduction…
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Conservation Tips for Multifamily Buildings in Drought
Summer water restrictions remain in effect despite recent rainfall As of this week, almost 40% of the country is in a drought, with many states under water restrictions. Customers are also paying more for water — one recent report saw water rates increase faster than any other household utility, at an average of 4.2% per…
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Beat the Heat: 7 Proven Ways to Save on Utility Costs
Environmental conservation tips to increase profitability across your portfolio and save on utility costs From a heat dome in the Southwest to record-setting temps in the Central U.S., property owners are looking for ways to keep utility costs down even as residents turn up the AC. Making simple yet effective upgrades that conserve water and…
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5 Reasons to Outsource Energy Efficiency for Denver Goals
Denver multifamily property owners face a critical deadline in 2024 to meet interim Energy Use Intensity (EUI) targets as part of the city’s Energize Denver ordinance, which was approved last year. After the deadline for energy performance assessments and reporting passed, many property owners are looking for ways to streamline the benchmarking process while aligning…
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We’re on a Journey to Become a B Corp
MIAMI, FL – May 20th, 2022 – Ecofi is on a mission to prove that conservation is good for business. Our founders, Richard and Lawrence Lamondin, are environmentalists at heart who believe that the business community can be a valuable part of the climate change solution. “From day one, Lawrence and I knew we wanted…
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Ecofi Tops at Inc.’s 2020 Fastest-Growing Companies List
Water and energy conservation firm takes home Gold medal on 2nd annual list that recognizes private environmental services companies that put purpose before profit MIAMI, December 7, 2021 – ecofi has been named to Inc.’s 2021 Best in Business list, earning the Gold medal in the Environmental Services category. The award recognizes private companies that…
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From Vision to Victory: ecofi Saves 4 Billion Gallons
4 billion gallons saved marks significant milestone in company’s mission to prove conservation is good for business Miami, FL (July 6, 2021) – ecofi, a trailblazer in water and energy conservation for the real estate industry, proudly announces an extraordinary achievement: saving 4 billion gallons of water. This equates to savings ranging from $23 million…
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Fighting the Climate Crisis, One Project at a Time
Ecofi fights climate crisis one project at a time. Co-founder and CEO Richard Lamondin is focusing on ways to address sea-level rise and other climate change effects. THREAT | Sea-level rise endangers region: As South Florida businesses scramble to address climate change hazards, one company, ecofi, highlights how local businesses can provide sustainability solutions to…
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Ecofi Top-Ranked on Inc.’s 2020 List of Fastest Growth Companies
MIAMI, FL (August 12, 2020) – ecofi, a water and energy conservation company that designs and implements programs that have saved over 3 billion gallons of freshwater and more than 120 million kilowatt-hours in energy, is pleased to reveal its rank as Number 48 on the 2020 Inc. 5000 list, the most esteemed ranking of…
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How Ecofi and WaterSense Products Maximize Water Savings
Ecofi’s mission is to prove that conservation is good for business. For over eight years, ecofi has partnered with some of the largest multifamily property owners and management firms to implement water-saving solutions that deliver measurable financial benefits. By leveraging WaterSense products, ecofi has saved more than three billion gallons of freshwater and returned over $24 million in savings…
