Eco-Friendly Apartments
Our Commitment to Sustainable Living
At Lindy Communities, we believe a great home should also be great for the planet. That’s why every property is designed to reduce our collective carbon footprint and lower resident utility costs. Through efficient boilers, central heating and cooling, double-pane windows, and solar hot water systems, most residents enjoy gas heat and hot water for less than $25 a month. All electricity in our communities comes 100% from renewable sources—at no additional cost to you.
Renewable Energy & Solar Power Leadership
Lindy Communities is a leader in clean energy, earning the 2010 Green Power Award from Citizens for Pennsylvania’s Future. Nine commercial-sized solar systems across our communities save 33,000 ccfs of natural gas annually—equal to eliminating emissions from 41 households or replacing 1.5 million miles driven by an average car. Our renewable electricity powers every apartment, amenity, and common area, offsetting the carbon output of over 11,000 vehicles each year.
“This is equivalent to zeroing out… Hat’s off to Lindy Properties
for their attention to smart energy-saving strategies and to
environmental preservation.”
Rushforth Solar
Building a Greener Future Together
We go beyond energy savings by integrating eco-friendly practices into everything we do. Our communities feature robust recycling programs for cardboard, metals, plastics, glass, and paper. We source materials from local vendors to reduce transportation emissions, and we educate residents on ways to live sustainably. Together, we’re making an impact—protecting our environment while creating exceptional living experiences.
PA and NJ Properties:
Below illustrates what 74 Million kilowatts translates into.
Equivalency Results
The sum of greenhouse gas emissions you entered above is of Carbon Dioxide Equivalent. This is equivalent to 52,231 Metric tons
Green house gas emissions from
11,304
Passenger vehicles driven for one year
129,828,784
Miles driven by an average passenger vehicle
CO2 emissions from
5,887,364
gallons of gasoline consumed
57,650,564
Pounds of coal burned.
693
tanker trucks’ worth of gasoline
5,139,587
gallons of diesel consumed
6,038
homes’ energy use for one year
8,858
homes’ electricity use for one year
288
railcars’ worth of coal burned
121,134
barrels of oil consumed
2,138,867
propane cylinders used for home barbeques
0.013
coal-fired power plants in one year
6,672,613,395
number of smartphones charged
Green house gas emissions avoided by
17,796
Tons of waste recycled instead of landfilled
2,542
Garbage trucks of waste recycled instead of landfilled
2,226,236
trash bags of waste recycled instead of landfilled
11.3
Wind turbines running for a year
1,987,653
Incandescent lamps switched to LEDs
Energy Efficient Equipment
The State-of-the-Art Lochinvar Boilers supply every Lindy Community with Central Heat and/or Central Water. Modern windows, advanced boilers, new central air and heating equipment, proper insulation, LED lighting, water conservation, trash recycling collectively offer Residents a living green, carbon footprint sensitive lifestyle.
Every Lindy Community experienced savings of Natural Gas, Electricity, and Water consumption. Some at Eye-popping levels. Apartment natural gas bills, including for winter heating, average under $25 a month! City officials pushing Greening have responded that $25 monthly is not possible. BUT IT IS TRUE.
Equipment
Lindy Communities eco-friendly apartments include:
- New Exterior and New Common Area LED lighting- throughout every community.
- LED light bulbs in almost every kitchen and Bathroom.
- Water-saving toilets, kitchen, and Bathroom aerators, saving showerheads, and energy efficient washers.
- Recycling in Every Community, recycling papers, plastics, bottles, and cardboard.
- Energy Star Appliance Packages.
- Environmentally green approved Low Voc paint.
- Lindy Communities promotes the use of sustainable products.
- Energy-efficient Central Air Conditioning. When compared to prior experiences, residents are amazed by their savings.
- To save trees, residents receive emails including monthly statements and can easily make payments online.
- Bicycle sharing services
- Fitness centers (or access to) at every community
- Healthy food options with vending machines in every management office
- Playgrounds
- Car Sharing
- Vehicle chargers for electric cars
- Community Gardens
Green Building
Lindy Communities reduces the construction and renovation impacts on land consumption and ecosystems.
Recycling Waste
Lindy Communities recycles to minimize waste through improved planning and awareness with our residents encouraged to participate in a robust recycling effort.
Highlights include:
To increase recycling and minimize the need for virgin resources, Lindy Communities has initiated at every one of our communities at recycling program for handling cardboard, metals, plastics, glass and paper.
Sustainable Supply Chain
Lindy Communities supports sustainable procurement practices by considering the materials, logistics, and performance of all purchases.
Highlights include:
To reduce emissions pollution from transporting goods, Lindy Communities limits the number of vendors from which our communities source materials, emphasizing local suppliers. This results in fewer trips to and from distribution centers and fewer emissions produced to bring the products to our communities.
Outreach and Education
Thank you for supporting our dedication to sustainability and helping us make a difference. Please feel free to contact one of our fine communities or our Corporate Office for more information about these and other efforts, and to find out how you can help us to help the environment.