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.
Water Saving Devices: Commercial & Multifamily Properties
Install basic devices that will save water in your commercial or multi-family property. Some basic investment will save water and save money.
LEED and Water Efficiency Webinar Recap
Learn more about getting LEED water efficiency credits from expert consultant, Jason Franken. Jason is a Managing Consultant at Goby and helps companies get their certifications.
Five Ways To Conserve Water in Office Buildings
Five actionable ways to reduce water use in your office building. Conservation doesn’t have to be hard and it can pay you back.
The Power of Water Analytics
Water analytics provides insight to reduce water usage. Real-time insights provide real-time advantage.
High Water Bills – It’s Not Your Imagination
Are your water bills shooting up? Understand the cause so you can find ways to reduce your bills.
Reducing Outdoor Water Use to Improve NOI
Multifamily property owners on the lookout for ways to improve Net Operating Income (NOI) will do well to look at reducing outdoor water waste. We found most properties can reduce irrigation water use by 50-70%.
Understanding Cooling Towers for Commercial Properties
Cooling towers are an important part of an efficient commercial AC system, but they use a lot of water. Here are a few ways to minimize your water use.
Smart Irrigation Reduces Water Use
How much water are you using to keep your landscape healthy? Is it the right amount? The reality is a lot of irrigation water is wasted.
Water Information Across the Web
Looking for some good resources for water use and water conservation? Here is a list that Banyan Water uses regularly.
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.