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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 Manager Goes Green, One Step at a Time
Written by Jennifer V. Hughes on December 31, 1969
Gerard J. Picaso has been managing New York City co-ops and condos for over 30 years, and prides himself on his business acumen. So when it comes to greening the 48 buildings in his portfolio, Picaso says his motivation is as much common sense as it is dollars and cents.
Board Service: David Leventhal, Brooklyn
Written by David Leventhal. First in an occasional series of real-life stories by board members about serving on co-op and condo boards. on December 31, 1969
Like the best and worst things in life, my tenure on the board was an accident. I was quietly keeping to myself at an annual meeting for our building, a 35-unit co-op at 375 Lincoln Place in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, when all eyes turned to me.
"You'll serve, won't you?" asked the vice president, who was stepping down. Who, me?
Geothermal Ain't Gee-Whiz
Written by Jennifer V. Hughes on December 31, 1969
It may not be easy to implement, but geothermal energy can save on heating and cooling costs. Ask Joseph Sbiroli, for instance, how geothermal is working at The Modern — a luxury eight-unit rental in Manhattan's Meatpacking District that opened Labor Day 2007 — and he'll say, "It's working beautifully — after a lot of aggravation and blood, sweat and tears."
What is NYSERDA?
Written by Frank Lovece on November 20, 2007
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority can help you conserve energy and save money. Here's how.
Electricity: Saving by Submetering
Written by Jennifer V. Hughes on November 20, 2007
Want to reduce energy costs and overuse? Here's a straightforward technique to help you do it – and you may even get help from New York State.
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