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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.
Problem Solved: Co-op Board Saves Big by Regulating Building Systems
January 10, 2023
Real-time monitoring of systems cuts costs and Local Law 97 fines.
The Scoping Plan proposes a cap-and-invest program to penalize polluters
Bill Would Give Property Tax Breaks for Green Building Upgrades
January 03, 2023
State Sen. Kevin Parker has an idea co-op boards will love.
New Push in Albany to Electrify Buildings, Cut Carbon Emissions
January 02, 2023
Democrats and environmentalists will push clean energy in the Legislature this year.
City Releases "Final" Rules on Compliance With Local Law 97
December 26, 2022
Additional tweaks expected on renewable energy credits and other details.
3 Tips for Electrifying Your Co-op or Condo
Written by Tina Larsson on December 22, 2022
Shedding fossil fuels will be a key to reducing carbon emissions.
Benchmarking: the Incredible Shrinking Law
December 16, 2022
Smaller co-ops and condos could soon fall under energy-usage law.
Problem Solved: This Bronx Co-op Isn’t Rich, But It Is Energy Efficient
December 13, 2022
Board and engineer create a campaign to improve efficiency and save money.
Wind Turbine Manufacturing Plant Coming to Staten Island.
December 12, 2022
Co-op and condo boards will benefit from the greening of the city's electric grid.
Hydroelectric Power Will Clean Up the City's Electric Grid
December 09, 2022
Work has begun on transmission line that will bring clean power from Canada.
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