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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.
Manhattan Co-op Addresses Radiator Noise and Achieves Energy Savings in One Move
Written by Emily Myers on April 10, 2024
A Manhattan co-op has solved its noisy steam radiator problem by converting the system into a two-pipe system with steam traps, removing the radiator air vents, and lowering the boiler pressure, resulting in a quieter system and savings on its energy bills.
Luxury Manhattan Condo Saves $150,000 With System Tweaks
Written by Emily Myers on April 03, 2024
A luxury glass skyscraper in Sutton Place has saved $150,000 in energy bills thanks to a partnership with Parity, which helped fine-tune the building's systems for optimum efficiency.
A Glimmer of Hope for Co-ops and Condos Struggling with LL97
Written by Emily Myers on March 13, 2024
If enacted, the Green Buildings Act would offer a lifeline to apartment buildings struggling to meet Local Law 97’s carbon emission requirements.
City Council Members Push for Passage of Green Buildings Act
March 11, 2024
Bill would give co-ops and condos tax breaks for reducing building carbon emissions.
Critics say mediation is a get-out-of-jail-free card for buildings that fail to meet carbon caps.
As co-op and condo board scramble to reduce carbon emissions, there's good news and bad.
Report Predicts Drastic Rise in New York City's Sea Levels
February 16, 2024
Floods caused by climate change will increase, could outstrip prevention plans.
City Has a Skeleton Staff to Enforce Compliance With Local Law 97
February 05, 2024
DOB's inspection unit drastically understaffed as city's climate law goes into effect.
New York City to Get Wetter, Hotter, More Prone to Flooding
January 23, 2024
New climate report underscores need for co-ops and condos to cut carbon emissions.
Offshore Wind Farm Developers Seek Better Contract Terms
January 05, 2024
Co-op and condo boards anxiously await a decision on a major source of clean electricity.
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