For multifamily buildings
Modern heating and cooling for every unit, with one partner from start to finish.
Elephant Energy designs, permits, and installs heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, and other modern, efficient upgrades in occupied buildings, and we find the rebates that help pay for it. One contract and one point of contact, from the first walkthrough to the last unit.
Why upgrade your building
A better building for owners and residents
Add cooling, not just heat.
One heat pump heats in winter and cools in summer. Many older buildings get AC for the first time.
Replace aging equipment before it fails.
Swap old furnaces and water heaters on your schedule, not during an emergency.
Let incentives cover more of the cost.
We find and stack the utility and state programs your building qualifies for. Eligible projects can cost owners little or nothing.
Keep units leased and residents happy.
Residents get quieter, more comfortable homes with modern, efficient heating and cooling.
What we handle
One contract. One point of contact. Every unit.
HOW IT WORKS
A proven playbook for occupied buildings
step 1
Walk the property.
We visit the site, learn your goals, and 3D-scan the property if drawings are missing.
step 2
Design and fund it.
You get a proposal covering equipment, schedule, and the incentives your building qualifies for.
step 3
Install with residents at home.
We work building by building, send residents advance notice with a prep checklist, and meet with you weekly.
step 4
Commission and hand off.
We test every system, handle the warranty paperwork, train your staff, and hand off all documentation.
SOLUTIONS
What we install, and then some
Most buildings start with heat pumps and heat pump water heaters. We also handle the upgrades that go with them, like electrical panels, insulation and air sealing, induction stoves, and battery storage. One partner and one plan for every system.
Heat pumps
Works like magic by reliably moving air around to heat and cool homes instead of burning polluting fuel.
Heat pump water heaters
The most cost-effective way to enjoy hot water, using 3× less energy than traditional systems.
The brands we know, trust, and install
Case studies
Every property is different. We've done the hard ones.
Whether you own a Boston triple-decker, a Colorado low-rise, or an LA courtyard building, we know how to get it done.
Lakewood, CO
Foothills Green
Two-story townhomes from 1997, 15 buildings, 2- and 3-bedroom homes
Scope
72 units, ducted dual-fuel heat pumps plus first-time central AC.
Result
6.5 weeks on site, finished 16 days early.
Dorchester, MA
Dorchester Triple-Decker
A classic three-unit Boston triple-decker with separate systems for each apartment.
Scope
3 apartments, 3 outdoor units, and 11 ductless mini-split heads, so every room has its own control.
Result
All three apartments were finished in a week.
Leadville, CO
Leadville Mobile Home Community
Mobile homes in one of North America's highest and coldest towns, at over 10,000 feet.
Scope
15 homes with 3- to 4-zone cold-climate mini-splits, high-efficiency furnaces, smart controls, and weatherization.
Result
Installed all 15 homes in 4 weeks.
Let's scope your building together.
Tell us about your property and we'll set up a walkthrough with your team.
Our Mission
Saying goodbye to fossil fuels starts at home
We get to work every day to make home electrification simple, accessible, and affordable. We started Elephant Energy to help communities across the country replace fossil fuels with better, modern, and climate-friendly solutions. What started as our founders’ DIY home project has grown into a leading heat pump partner.
FAQ
Want to learn more?
We’ve got all of your multifamily questions covered.
No. We've upgraded more than 100 occupied homes with residents living in place. Residents get advance notice and a short prep checklist before work starts in their home.
It depends on unit count and scope. Our 30-unit Greeley project took 4 weeks on site, and our 72-unit Lakewood project took 6.5 weeks.
We work with you to find the incentives your building qualifies for from your utility and your state programs and build them into your proposal. Depending on eligibility, some projects cost owners little or nothing.
No. We can 3D-scan the property to recreate the plans needed for permits.
We've done multifamily projects in Colorado, Massachusetts, and Greater Los Angeles. Outside those areas? Reach out anyway and we'll tell you what's possible.
Low-rise and mid-rise buildings: apartments, townhomes, and condos.
We train your team and hand off the completed warranty paperwork. If anything comes up post-installation, our service team is here for you.