RPM Development Group
Montclair, New Jersey
Partner of the Year
Multifamily High Rise Developers
RPM Development is one of the leading developers of multifamily high rise affordable housing in New Jersey. The company brings all aspects of the affordable housing development process under one roof, with expertise in development, construction, leasing, and property management. RPM Development is receiving ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year recognition for its commitment to building and promoting energy efficient multifamily homes. Key 2015 accomplishments include:
- Certifying about 200 ENERGY STAR certified apartments in three buildings with a combined estimated annual energy savings of more than 200 megawatt hours, 22,000 therms and $65,000. An additional project with 58 units achieved the Designed to Earn the ENERGY STAR designation.
- Advertising the benefits of ENERGY STAR certified apartments to prospective tenants on its website.
- Promoting ENERGY STAR certification in marketing materials.
- Providing training for all staff and residents on the benefits of high-performance construction and how to maintain energy efficient living.
- Holding design charrettes to discuss the green/energy efficiency features of the building.