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.
New York City Bans Natural Gas in New Buildings
December 17, 2021
City Council bans natural gas in new buildings beginning in 2023.
Will There Be Enough Green Electricity for Co-ops and Condos?
November 30, 2021
New transmission lines should help boards comply with Climate Mobilization Act.
The Easy Way to Cut Carbon Emissions? A Green Electric Grid.
November 19, 2021
New NYU study says co-op and condo boards’ fears may prove groundless.
Climate Change Time: It’s Five Minutes Till Midnight
Written by William D. McCracken on November 16, 2021
Co-op and condo boards need to start reducing their carbon footprint.
Start Crunching Numbers Now to Avoid Carbon Emission Fines in 2024
November 09, 2021
The Climate Mobilization Act requires a long-range, holistic plan.
NIMBY: Rural Residents Push Back on Large Solar Farms
November 02, 2021
Co-op and condo boards hit a snag in quest for green electricity.
Organics Recyling Expands – Into Pricey Neighborhoods
November 01, 2021
The appeal of organics recycling appears to be tied to income.
State Kills Gas-Fired Power Plant in Queens
October 29, 2021
State continues push to replace fossil fuels with electrification.
Advocate Seeks Ways for Co-ops and Condos to Pay for Green Retrofits
Written by Bill Morris on October 07, 2021
Smaller co-ops and condos will need help from lenders and the government.
The Brown Bins Are Back! City Reboots Curbside Organics Recycling
Written by Bill Morris on September 23, 2021
Co-ops and condos can sign up for free curbside pickup of organic waste.