Why Minimizing Resource Demand is Simply Good Business Practice
For commercial real estate owners and operators, sustainability has never been more top-of- mind. From both investor and tenant perspectives, sustainability is shifting from a niche value-add to an essential requirement for any successful property. [...]
How cloud computing will change water management
What is the cloud? The cloud, or cloud computing, refers to the massive collection of computers, servers and similar equipment organized for universal accessibility. As Re/code describes, “The cloud refers to software and services that [...]
Wintertime watering: What you need to know
Winter is nigh upon us, and with it comes the inevitable failure of homeowners, landscapers and commercial property owners to remember to readjust their watering schedules for grass, plants, shrubs and other outdoor landscape pieces. [...]
What “Going Green” Really Means for Multifamily
The real estate community and corporate America view sustainability as an important social and economic objective with broad implications. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, 40 percent of U.S. energy consumption comes from buildings, [...]
Understanding new water enforcement policies could save you jail time
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) implemented a strong enforcement of water policies in early 2017. The long-time regulation states that any water coming from a designated irrigation meter or system cannot be used [...]
Why an increase in water rates isn’t the end of the world
In Banyan Water’s recent article from Environmental Leader, we explored the stress our country’s aging infrastructure is putting on homes, businesses and the future of water rates. According to the 2017 Infrastructure Report Card, the [...]
Complicated complexes: What it takes to manage large acreage
Maintenance and management of large facilities and properties like universities, hospitals, or corporate business campuses can be accurately described by the term “systems management.“ There are many systems in a facility that operate aspects of the [...]
Threatening Earth’s Livelihood: Takeaways from Harvey’s Impact
Hurricane Harvey unloaded an estimated 27 trillion gallons of rain over Texas and Louisiana, making it one of the most damaging and costly natural disasters in U.S. history. Comprehending this unprecedented amount of rainfall is [...]
How To Save Your School Thousands Through Conservation Technology
Believe it or not, it’s back-to-school season again, also known as one of the most expensive times of year for families. Whether a family is gearing up to send their child to a primary school [...]
Diagnosing your dying plants: Symptoms you might be missing
People frequently see dying plants and look to solve the problem with more water. Unfortunately, that’s not always the right solution and sometimes can make the situation even worse. Here are four common underlying symptoms [...]
Questions to ask your landscaper
Six questions to ask your landscaper If you’re a commercial property owner or manager, there are plenty of factors to consider when maintaining your landscape. For many, a well-maintained lawn is the ultimate balancing act. [...]
Across the plains of Texas: Water rate analysis in the Lonestar State
To say Texas is large would be an understatement. It is, after all, nearly 800 miles wide and home to four USDA climate zones with vast differences in rainfall, temperature, humidity and elevation. The Gulf [...]
Getting your feet wet: What you need to know about yearly rainfall
What is the rainiest city in the United States? If you thought Seattle, guess again! Mobile, Alabama, surprisingly tops the list with 59 rainy days and a whopping 67 inches of average annual rainfall. In [...]
Growing pains: Why your mowing habits matter
As the weekend rolls around, the hum of lawn mowers will fill the neighborhood, and property owners across the country will be participating in one of the most common landscaping practices, cutting grass shorter and [...]
Banyan Water Central 3.0: Revolutionary Water-Saving Technology for Commercial Real Estate Leaders
Today, the Banyan Water team is proud to announce the release of Banyan Water CentralTM 3.0. This release features a suite of data-driven tools and services that empower commercial users to conserve water, reduce costs [...]
Green for Green: Financing Sustainable Initiatives for Multifamily, Commercial, and University Properties
Across the country, facility managers and investors are looking for ways to promote sustainable business models. Some groups focus on environmental projects because they are striving to be good stewards of the environment, and others [...]
Banyan Water Saves 2.3 Billion Gallons of Water, Celebrates World Water Day
Banyan Water's water-savings wall in our Austin headquarters. Today is World Water Day, a day when we consider the importance of water, especially clean, potable water in our lives. In celebration of World [...]
We Saved a Million Gallons of Water Today. What Did You do at Work?
Ever wondered what it’s like to work at a software startup with an environmental twist? It’s pretty great, actually (thanks for asking!). Here are the top five things that Banyan Water team members love about [...]
The Internet of Things: A Water-Saving Revolution?
Much is made in the media of the rise of the Internet of Things. This phrase refers to the many physical devices around us that [...]
Reading Your Water Usage Meter
If you’ve recently taken an interest in monitoring and reducing your water use, you may have taken a look around your property to find your water meter and attempted to read it. While not [...]
Understanding Water Budgets
In an effort to curb water use, many utilities, especially in California and Colorado, have been creating “water budgets” for businesses and residents.
Learn how water budgets are set and some of the best ways to stay within your budget.
Free Money to Save Water in Austin, Texas
Austin Water is offering rebates to customers who take steps to conserve water. Learn about how Austin Water is helping customers to save water and save money.
Helping Higher Ed Save Water at the AASHE Conference
Going to AASHE 2016 & wondering what to do? So were we. Here are our tips for tours, crabs and keynotes.
IFMA 2016 World Workplace Conference
Banyan Water is excited to be a part of IFMA’s 2016 World Workplace Conference and we’re looking forward to meeting you there.
Determining how much to water plants is both art and science
How much water do plants and grass need? Finding the right answer is as much art as it is science. But with a couple calculations you can be off to a good start.
LivCor Multi-Family Asset Management
LivCor is a real estate asset management firm formed in 2013 as a portfolio company of Blackstone. As a hands-on asset manager of multifamily properties, LivCor looks to Banyan Water to deploy smart water management solutions that increase net operating income across its portfolio of properties while maintaining its beautiful landscapes.
Riata Resort Apartment Community
IMT Residential’s RIATA is the largest multifamily community in Central Texas. As one of Banyan Water’s oldest customers, it has experienced significant irrigation savings; in 2014 alone, Banyan’s smart irrigation solution saved IMT $124,000.
Out of the Deep End: What is water neutrality?
Out of the Deep End: What is water neutrality? By Ian Coughlan Conservation professionals, sustainability technologists and more have been discussing carbon neutrality—balancing your carbon footprint—for a while. To achieve carbon neutrality, enterprises calculate the [...]
What Amazon’s newest campus means for water
Amazon will announce the location of its second headquarters (HQ2) later this year. The company recently shortlisted 20 cities for HQ2’s consideration, projecting an influx of 50,000 jobs to the selected city. The HQ2 decision [...]
Technology, Chemistry, Responsibility: Sustainable Water Conservation for Cooling Tower Systems
Cooling towers account for a substantial amount of water used in commercial properties. In turn, business entities should strive to implement conservation technologies and innovative programs to reduce water consumption and increase cost savings. Despite [...]
Meet the Team – Ian
Name: Ian Coughlan Title: Business Development Associate Role: Helping customers find opportunities for water savings! 1. How did your background lead you to Banyan Water? What drew you to the company? “Growing up, I spent [...]
Why Minimizing Resource Demand is Simply Good Business Practice
For commercial real estate owners and operators, sustainability has never been more top-of- mind. From both investor and tenant perspectives, sustainability is shifting from a niche value-add to an essential requirement for any successful property. [...]
How cloud computing will change water management
What is the cloud? The cloud, or cloud computing, refers to the massive collection of computers, servers and similar equipment organized for universal accessibility. As Re/code describes, “The cloud refers to software and services that [...]
Wintertime watering: What you need to know
Winter is nigh upon us, and with it comes the inevitable failure of homeowners, landscapers and commercial property owners to remember to readjust their watering schedules for grass, plants, shrubs and other outdoor landscape pieces. [...]
What “Going Green” Really Means for Multifamily
The real estate community and corporate America view sustainability as an important social and economic objective with broad implications. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, 40 percent of U.S. energy consumption comes from buildings, [...]
Understanding new water enforcement policies could save you jail time
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) implemented a strong enforcement of water policies in early 2017. The long-time regulation states that any water coming from a designated irrigation meter or system cannot be used [...]
Why an increase in water rates isn’t the end of the world
In Banyan Water’s recent article from Environmental Leader, we explored the stress our country’s aging infrastructure is putting on homes, businesses and the future of water rates. According to the 2017 Infrastructure Report Card, the [...]
Complicated complexes: What it takes to manage large acreage
Maintenance and management of large facilities and properties like universities, hospitals, or corporate business campuses can be accurately described by the term “systems management.“ There are many systems in a facility that operate aspects of the [...]
Threatening Earth’s Livelihood: Takeaways from Harvey’s Impact
Hurricane Harvey unloaded an estimated 27 trillion gallons of rain over Texas and Louisiana, making it one of the most damaging and costly natural disasters in U.S. history. Comprehending this unprecedented amount of rainfall is [...]
How To Save Your School Thousands Through Conservation Technology
Believe it or not, it’s back-to-school season again, also known as one of the most expensive times of year for families. Whether a family is gearing up to send their child to a primary school [...]
Diagnosing your dying plants: Symptoms you might be missing
People frequently see dying plants and look to solve the problem with more water. Unfortunately, that’s not always the right solution and sometimes can make the situation even worse. Here are four common underlying symptoms [...]
Questions to ask your landscaper
Six questions to ask your landscaper If you’re a commercial property owner or manager, there are plenty of factors to consider when maintaining your landscape. For many, a well-maintained lawn is the ultimate balancing act. [...]
Across the plains of Texas: Water rate analysis in the Lonestar State
To say Texas is large would be an understatement. It is, after all, nearly 800 miles wide and home to four USDA climate zones with vast differences in rainfall, temperature, humidity and elevation. The Gulf [...]
Getting your feet wet: What you need to know about yearly rainfall
What is the rainiest city in the United States? If you thought Seattle, guess again! Mobile, Alabama, surprisingly tops the list with 59 rainy days and a whopping 67 inches of average annual rainfall. In [...]
Growing pains: Why your mowing habits matter
As the weekend rolls around, the hum of lawn mowers will fill the neighborhood, and property owners across the country will be participating in one of the most common landscaping practices, cutting grass shorter and [...]
Banyan Water Central 3.0: Revolutionary Water-Saving Technology for Commercial Real Estate Leaders
Today, the Banyan Water team is proud to announce the release of Banyan Water CentralTM 3.0. This release features a suite of data-driven tools and services that empower commercial users to conserve water, reduce costs [...]
Green for Green: Financing Sustainable Initiatives for Multifamily, Commercial, and University Properties
Across the country, facility managers and investors are looking for ways to promote sustainable business models. Some groups focus on environmental projects because they are striving to be good stewards of the environment, and others [...]
Banyan Water Saves 2.3 Billion Gallons of Water, Celebrates World Water Day
Banyan Water's water-savings wall in our Austin headquarters. Today is World Water Day, a day when we consider the importance of water, especially clean, potable water in our lives. In celebration of World [...]
We Saved a Million Gallons of Water Today. What Did You do at Work?
Ever wondered what it’s like to work at a software startup with an environmental twist? It’s pretty great, actually (thanks for asking!). Here are the top five things that Banyan Water team members love about [...]
The Internet of Things: A Water-Saving Revolution?
Much is made in the media of the rise of the Internet of Things. This phrase refers to the many physical devices around us that [...]