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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.
Co-op Advocate Is Elated by City’s Mandatory Organics Recycling Program
Written by Bill Morris on June 29, 2023
Speaking from experience, co-op board member says, “The key is to make it easy.”
$10 million to help needy buildings comply with Local Law 97.
City Finally Makes Curbside Organics Recycling Mandatory
Written by Bill Morris on June 12, 2023
After long struggle, environmental advocates succeed in keeping organics out of landfills.
Tower will use renewable underground heat instead of fossil fuels to power building systems.
Answers to 5 Pressing Questions on Local Law 97
May 26, 2023
Co-op and condo boards are running out of time to cut their carbon emissions.
Campus-like complexes were never intended to fall under city's climate law.
Advocates Push City to Allow Alternative Technologies Under Local Law 97
Written by Bill Morris on May 11, 2023
Carbon capture and geothermal would help co-op and condo boards comply.
National Grid Wants to Raise New Yorkers' Natural Gas Rates by 17%
Written by Bill Morris on May 05, 2023
Utility blames rate hike request on inflation and the cost of complying with climate laws.
Homeowners for a Stronger New York joins fight for help in reducing carbon emissions.
City Seeks to Remove Zoning Barriers to Green Retrofits
April 28, 2023
Good news for co-op and condo boards struggling to comply with Local Law 97.
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