The Largest and Most Trusted Provider of Utility Allowance Studies Nationwide
(Serving the Following States)
What We Do
If your building is a HUD-financed or LIHTC property, you may be eligible for savings in the tens of thousands of dollars. If you believe the utility allowance established by the Public Housing Authority (PHA) for your apartments is overstated, we can help quantify potential savings by conducting an engineering-based utility allowance analysis tailored to your property.
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March 6, 2026: How Global Energy Events Could Affect Utility Costs in the U.S.
Over the past several weeks, rising tensions and conflict involving Iran have pushed global oil prices higher. Not even a month, ago Brent Crude was trading in the $60/barrel range while now it is above $100. While most people immediately think about gasoline prices when oil rises, the effects often extend further particularly into electricity and natural gas markets that ultimately influence residential utility costs across the United States. Continue reading here.
I wanted to share an audit we recently completed for a national client of ours. Hedgerow’s Energy Consumption Modeling (ECM) based utility allowance analyses generated potentially an estimated $3,921,112 in additional net revenue across their Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) portfolio for CY 2025. This analysis assumes properties were near maximum allowable rents and able to realize rent increases enabled by ECM-derived allowances in lieu of Public Housing Authority (PHA) schedules. The results demonstrate a material, repeatable financial benefit that compounds as this company continues to acquire new assets. Continue reading here.
Delaware’s affordable housing landscape continues to gain momentum, supported by expanding activity through the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and by sustained population growth driven by the state’s favorable tax climate. With more individuals and families relocating to Delaware for its lower tax burden, no sales tax, low property taxes, and proximity to major East Coast job markets, demand for high quality, affordable housing continues to rise across all counties. Continue reading here.
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