CASE STUDY: SMART IRRIGATION 1
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Following the success of pilot programs in Washington, California, and Arizona, in 2024 we expanded our smart irrigation initiative to 112 properties nationwide. These properties have now installed advanced irrigation management systems that integrate with local weather stations and employ predictive rainfall technology, ensuring our properties only irrigate when necessary. The systems are connected to an interactive mapping interface leveraged by onsite managers and landscapers for more efficient equipment location and management, enabling real-time monitoring and control.
Preliminary results of the 2024 implementation have been evaluated at 22 out of 112 properties, and the results have exceeded expectations. Even with data collection periods ranging from just two to eight months, these 22 properties have already achieved remarkable results: an average reduction in water consumption of 33%, average savings of over 900,000 gallons of water, and cost reductions of ~$129,000 across sites. Some of our properties have achieved even greater efficiency levels, with water consumption reductions of up to 97% identified. We’ve seen particularly strong results across diverse climate zones, from arid regions like Arizona to rainfall-heavy areas like Florida and Georgia, demonstrating the system’s versatility across our assets with landscaping. By coupling innovative technology with our on-site property management capabilities, we’ve achieved substantial water conservation while delivering tangible operational cost savings and improved resource efficiency.
Looking ahead, we plan to expand this initiative across more properties while continuing to enhance our data analysis of our monitored assets. We are also working with our smart irrigation partner on the development of a new management dashboard that will provide portfolio-wide visibility, allowing our teams to monitor system performance, identify best practices, and support properties in optimizing their water conservation efforts. These enhanced capabilities will help ensure our partners and property teams can maximize the effectiveness of their smart irrigation systems.
112 US PROPERTIES WITH SMART IRRIGATION
900k GALLONS OF WATER SAVED ON AVERAGE 33 % REDUCTION IN WATER CONSUMPTION ON AVERAGE
1 These examples are for illustrative purposes only. It should not be expected that Greystar will always implement similar sustainability processes or that comparable results will consistently be obtained.
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