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Co-ops and condos are looking for practical strategies to improve energy efficiency and comply with Local Law 97, such as oil to gas conversions, decoupling heat and hot water, and smart thermostats, while being mindful of budgets and operating costs. (Print: Energy Efficiency on a Budget)

Inwood Park Apartments in Manhattan has used smart radiator covers to reduce oil use and avoid fines under Local Law 97, saving the building $24,000 annually and reducing carbon emissions by 26%. (Print: Inwood Park’s ‘Cozy’ Carbon-Curbing Solution)

Note to boards: brace yourself for rising energy costs.

How do you balance heat in a building while complying with the Climate Mobilization Act?
Ben Milbank, Ecosystem Energy

Replacing worn-out steam traps can balance the heat.

Conquering a decades-old problem at the Normandy.

Faulty warranty advice from a manager who should know better.

Burned up by heating bills, a Brooklyn co-op found a novel way to save.

Gaining access to every apartment for a renovation can be a nightmare, but general manager Brendan Keany's experience at Penn South is a primer on how to do it right.

We need a new boiler, but we don’t know how big it should be.