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Energy is one budget item that NYC co-ops and condos can lower, and the articles here will give you ideas on how to do that. Plus, New York City has passed an ambitious set of laws that requires buildings to reduce their carbon emissions over the next decade, and all buildings will have to comply. For co-ops and condos, this means taking action now.
New Salvo in War Over Proposed Natural Gas Pipeline
September 20, 2019
Cuomo accuses National Grid of imposing "real hardship."
We, the People, Demand Green Buildings
Written by Marianne Schaefer on September 19, 2019
Russell Unger has nurtured the grassroots push for reduced carbon emissions.
Making Your Building Smart
Written by Carol J. Ott on September 17, 2019
Increase resident comfort and reduce energy costs and carbon emissions.
Climate Change Means Co-op and Condo Boards Must Change
August 30, 2019
Here are basic steps toward compliance with the city’s new law.
Cuomo Urges Probe of National Grid’s Gas Moratorium
August 29, 2019
War escalates after state’s rejection of new natural-gas pipeline.
Is Trump Throwing a Wrench into Wind Power?
August 15, 2019
New York’s ambitious renewable-energy projects may stall.
California City Is First to Ban Natural Gas in New Homes
July 31, 2019
Berkeley leads move to draw electricity from renewable sources.
An Electricity Submetering Success Story
Written by Thomas Morrisson on July 30, 2019
Co-op overcomes hurdles, cuts electricity usage and costs.
Smart Ways to Finance Energy Projects
Written by Carol J. Ott on July 23, 2019
They exist – you just have to run the numbers.
Conservative Think Tank Urges More Gas Pipelines
June 27, 2019
Group claims green policies are jacking up energy costs, emissions.
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