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.
Urban Green Council Holding Free Webinar on Local Law 97 Draft Rules
October 28, 2022
Co-op and condo boards can get an education before the public hearing.
City Issues Proposed Rules on Complying With Local Law 97
Written by Bill Morris on October 13, 2022
Paths to cutting building carbon emissions have come into sharper focus.
Inflation Reduction Act Can Help Co-ops and Condos Cut Carbon Emissions
September 16, 2022
Billions earmarked for clean-energy projects, including switch to electric heat pumps.
The Good, the Bad and the Scary News on Local Law 97
August 22, 2022
Co-op and condo boards face major hurdles as fines for carbon emissions draw closer.
Queens Climate Project Acts Locally to Fight Global Warming
Written by Bill Morris on August 18, 2022
Neighborhood activists band together to push green projects and legislation.
Clearing Up Confusion Over the Climate Mobilization Act
Written by William D. McCracken on August 16, 2022
Co-op and condo boards need to face reality and get busy right now.
New York State Becoming the Leader in Offshore Wind Energy
August 01, 2022
A greener electric grid is welcome news for co-op and condo boards.
Urban Energy’s solar panels send electricity directly to co-ops and condos.
Experts advise co-op and condo boards to avoid assessments when building up reserves.
Board bucks idea the that a building has to be rich to be green.