Yardi simplifies resident energy setup with Gatby collaboration

RentCafe integration brings energy setup into the move-in checklist, reducing paperwork and follow-up for residents and property teams

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Nov. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Yardi® today announced a collaboration with Gatby, a digital energy marketplace, to help residents set up energy service directly within RentCafe®. Part of Yardi's Renter Essentials offerings, the integration gives residents one convenient place to complete another move-in task while reducing manual work for property teams.

Moving comes with a long to-do list. By embedding Gatby in the RentCafe applicant and resident portals, Yardi makes energy setup part of the move-in checklist residents already use. Unit and move-in details are prepopulated, helping residents arrange service at the right address for the right day without reentering information.

Where residents can choose their energy provider, Gatby lets them compare plans from multiple providers side by side. In other areas, it guides them through starting or transferring service with their local utility. Proof of enrollment and service details flow automatically into the Yardi Voyager® resident record, giving on-site teams the information they need without chasing paperwork.

"Moving should be exciting, but keeping track of every task can be overwhelming," said Akshai Rao, president at Yardi. "Through Renter Essentials, we're helping residents take care of those needs within RentCafe. Bringing Gatby into that experience makes energy setup easier for residents and gives property teams one less thing to follow up on."

The integration helps residents and operators:

• Simplify move-in: Complete energy setup within the existing RentCafe checklist.
• Reduce repeat data entry: Use unit and move-in details already in the system.
• Cut paperwork and follow-up: Automatically add proof of enrollment to the Voyager resident record.
• Support ongoing needs: Access optional rate monitoring in markets where residents can choose their provider.

"Residents get a guided path, with real choice where they have it, and property teams get proof of service without lifting a finger," said Ben Thomas, founder and CEO of Gatby.

The collaboration builds on Yardi's commitment to making everyday needs easier to manage throughout the renter journey. By bringing energy setup into Renter Essentials, Yardi helps residents prepare for move-in while freeing on-site teams to focus on welcoming them.

Gatby is now rolling out to Yardi clients through RentCafe. To learn more about energy setup and Renter Essentials, contact a Yardi representative.

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 yardi.com.

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.

SOURCE Yardi