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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.
A Cool New Solar Tool
September 15, 2017
New database lets you explore solar energy projects statewide.
New Kind of Insurance Protects Your Solar Investment
Written by Lisa Prevost on September 01, 2017
“Shortfall” coverage guarantees solar savings.
Every Street Tree in New York City Has Been Mapped
August 31, 2017
The urban jungle generates $110 million in yearly ecological benefits.
New York Is Now Nation’s Top City for Bike Commuters
August 02, 2017
More bike lanes coming as ridership continues to soar.
Floating Solar Panels a Good Fit for New York City
July 28, 2017
Are reservoirs part of the solar solution for space-starved cities?
Meet New York’s “Mr. Solar”
Written by Marianne Schaefer on July 27, 2017
“How could co-ops not do this?”
Solar Energy Will Shine – at Last – for Huge Queens Co-op
Written by Frank Lovece on July 21, 2017
Perseverance finally paying off for board at Georgetown Mews.
A Condo That Will Send (Almost) Nothing to Landfills
July 21, 2017
New York’s first zero-waste residential building is coming to Soho.
Queens Co-op Creating One of the State's Biggest Solar Projects
Written by Frank Lovece on July 11, 2017
Georgetown Mews co-op board fought for years to overcome roadblocks.
City Council Moves to Pick Up the Ball Trump Dropped
July 05, 2017
New energy-efficiency bills push compliance with Paris climate accord.
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