Gatby brings energy marketplace into RentCafe through new Yardi collaboration

Embedding Gatby in the RentCafe move-in checklist turns energy setup into one guided step for residents and one less follow-up for property teams

HOUSTON, Nov. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Gatby, a digital energy marketplace for multifamily operators and residents, today announced a collaboration with Yardi® that embeds energy setup directly into the RentCafe® applicant and resident portals, as part of Yardi's Renter Essentials offerings. The collaboration reflects both companies' commitment to a connected move-in experience, with energy handled as a native step rather than a separate site residents are sent to.

Energy is one of the last move-in tasks residents still handle entirely on their own, and one of the most common reasons site teams end up chasing paperwork after move-in. With Gatby embedded in RentCafe, that step becomes part of the checklist residents already complete. Where residents can choose their energy provider, Gatby presents plans from multiple providers side by side. Everywhere else, it guides residents through starting or transferring service with their local utility. In both cases, confirmation shows up in Yardi Voyager® without anyone on site having to ask for it.

"Renter Essentials is about giving residents what they need at every stage of the renter journey, and energy setup has been a missing piece," said Akshai Rao, president, Yardi. "Working with Gatby lets us offer residents a guided path to energy service inside RentCafe, with provider choice where it exists, while also removing a recurring task for our clients' on-site teams."

Gatby selected Yardi as its primary platform partner for three reasons: the breadth of Yardi's client base, Yardi's investment in a native move-in checklist within RentCafe, and the fact that many of the operators Gatby already serves run their communities on Yardi. Yardi's robust interface ecosystem made a true two-way integration possible. Resident and unit data prepopulate the energy setup process, while proof of enrollment flows back into the resident record.

The embedded Gatby experience provides several benefits for Yardi clients, including:

• Setup prepopulated with unit and move-in details already in RentCafe, so service starts at the right address on the right day
• Proof of enrollment and service details written automatically to the Voyager resident record
• Optional ongoing rate monitoring for residents in markets with supply choice
• Less manual data entry and follow-up for on-site teams

"The best resident experiences will come from platforms that open their core workflows to the right partners, and Yardi has done exactly that with the move-in checklist," said Ben Thomas, founder and CEO of Gatby. "They chose to bring energy setup inside RentCafe rather than send residents elsewhere. It's harder to build, but it creates a better experience for everyone. Residents get a guided path, with real choice where they have it, and property teams get proof of service without lifting a finger."

Gatby is now rolling out to Yardi clients through RentCafe. For more information, visit gatby.com or contact a Yardi representative.

About Gatby

Gatby is a digital energy marketplace for multifamily operators and residents. The company helps renters set up energy service at key moments in the housing journey, compare and enroll in plans from multiple providers where choice is available, and gives property teams automated proof of enrollment inside the software they already use. Headquartered in Houston, Gatby works with many of the nation's largest multifamily operators and integrates with leading property management platforms. Learn more at gatby.com.

About Yardi

Yardi® develops industry-leading software for all types and sizes of real estate companies around the world. With more than 10,000 employees, Yardi is working with our clients to drive significant innovation in the real estate industry. For more information on how Yardi is Energized for Tomorrow, visit http://yardi.com/.

SOURCE Gatby