Water conservation is becoming increasingly important in all sectors, especially in multifamily buildings, where high water usage and potential waste are common. In these settings, the collective impact of many residents means that effective water-saving strategies can lead to significant benefits, both for the environment and for operational costs. Below we’ll explore the key strategies for reducing water usage in multifamily buildings and why conservation is critical for long-term sustainability.

CHICAGO – Gigawatt announces today the exclusive Michigan and Illinois distribution rights to Ephoca’s through-wall heat pumps. Ephoca's all-in-one (AIO) through-wall heat pumps are changing the game of energy-efficient heating and cooling by drastically simplifying the installation process and offering a sleek alternative to standard mini-splits. The innovative technology has no outdoor compressor or refrigerant line sets. Ephoca solves the challenge of retrofitting buildings without balconies and opens doors for decarbonizing multifamily apartment units across America.

DETROIT – Gigawatt announces today the successful completion of a landmark heat pump retrofit project at 1800 W Bethune St., a historic 99-year-old building deeply rooted in Detroit's historic manufacturing heritage. The developer, Design Build Detroit, utilized Ephoca to solve the challenge of retrofitting buildings without balconies and opens doors for decarbonizing approximately 50,000 multifamily apartment units across Detroit.

The 83-unit, 4½-story building, 1800 W. Bethune St., is set to reopen Feb. 1 as the Bethune Lofts with asking rents on the lower end of what is typically found in newly built or rehabbed buildings in the city. The building also features unique and energy-saving heat pumps for heating and cooling in its apartments that are more commonly found in Europe, although starting to catch on in North America.

Gigawatt announces today the successful completion of a landmark heat pump retrofit project at 1800 W Bethune St., a historic 99-year-old building deeply rooted in Detroit’s historic manufacturing heritage.

Heat pumps have emerged as a promising heating and cooling technology in achieving a cleaner and greener future for our coming generations. But are heat pumps worth the investment in 2023? In this comprehensive article, we'll explore the history, science, types, advantages, drawbacks, and financial aspects of heat pumps to help you make an informed decision about whether to invest in heat pumps for your multifamily buildings.

Thinking about installing a heat pump system in your residential building? Heat pumps are an excellent and proven technology.