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Public Storage to Save Up $1.9M in Annual Energy, Maintenance Costs With LED Lighting

Public Storage, a self-storage real estate investment trust, is expected to save up to $1.9 million in lighting costs annually after changing the way it illuminates its exterior signage. The company recently began replacing existing T12HO fluorescent lamps with GE ...More
October 5, 2012
Posted in News, Real Estate
Top Self-Storage Operators, Free Resources and Being Remarkable

In 2012, being a remarkable self-storage operator—in the eyes of customers and peers—is a much taller order than in the past. Technology tools, the Internet and market saturation have completely altered the industry landscape. Check out some free downloadable publications ...More
September 12, 2012 By Teri Lanza
Posted in Blog, Management
Free Digital Issue on Self-Storage Solar Technology Available

Inside Self-Storage (ISS) has released a digital magazine issue titled " Solar Technology in Self-Storage: Generating Energy and Revenue," which will help facility operators evaluate the opportunities created by solar energy. ...More
September 5, 2012
Posted in News, Construction, Development
Solar Technology in Self-Storage: Generating Energy and Revenue

In this age of eco-consciousness, self-storage owners can do their part for the environment, generate clean energy, attract more customers and reduce expenses by adding solar technology to their facilities. Solar panels are not only “green,” they often provide financial and ...More
August 31, 2012
Posted in Digital Issues, Construction, Technology
Self-Storage Facility in Freeport, Maine, Completely Powered by Solar, Wind

Freeport Self Storage in Freeport, Maine, went off the grid July 15 and is now electrically self-sufficient after installing solar panels, a wind turbine and a wood boiler. ...More
July 26, 2012
Posted in News
Self-Storage Operator Storage Masters Goes Green With New Lighting Fixtures

Self-storage operator Storage Masters recently updated lighting fixtures at eight of its locations to reduce energy costs. ...More
June 27, 2012
Posted in News, Management
Denver Developer Targets Growing Urban Neighborhoods for Self-Storage

A Denver businessman and real estate developer believes he has found a niche market for self-storage by developing environmentally friendly facilities in growing urban residential neighborhoods. Bahman Shafa currently has one facility open near downtown Denver with two more ...More
June 13, 2012
Posted in News, Construction, Development
U.K. Self-Storage Facility Brittania Premier Invests $1.6M in Expansion, Solar Panels

Britannia Premier Self Storage, a facility in Burton-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom, is in the process of expanding its facility and adding 50-kilowatt solar panels, about a £1 million (about $1.6 million) total investment. The solar conversion and new storage building ...More
May 9, 2012
Posted in News, Construction
Improved Illumination Offers New Energy-Efficient Lighting Products for Self-Storage Facilities

Improved Illumination is offering three new induction lighting products that can change the installation process, reduce operating costs and minimize the maintenance expense of hi-efficient lighting solutions for the wall pack. ...More
April 26, 2012
Posted in News
Self-Storage Operator CubeSmart to Hit 20,000 Mark With Tree-Planting Initiative

Self-storage real estate investment trust CubeSmart is preparing to hit a significant milestone in its “Plant a Tree” initiative, which launched as part of Earth Day in April 2010. By the end of June, the company will have planted more than 20,000 trees. ...More
April 23, 2012
Posted in News, Management

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