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Dispute With Con Ed Can’t Derail Solar Project at Huge Queens Co-op
Written by Frank Lovece on June 16, 2017
After years of struggle, Georgetown Mews is finally installing solar panels.
The Right Way to Switch to LED Lights
Written by Bill Morris on June 13, 2017
Don't pluck that low-hanging fruit! Call Con Ed instead.
East Village tower gets $10 million to build “disaster-resilient” infrastructure.
Bill before the city council would require posting of energy-efficiency grades.
Brooklyn Microgrid Helps Neighbors Trade Energy
Written by Bill Morris on June 05, 2017
Revolutionary program turns energy consumers into producers and sharers.
Forests Can Rejoice: Paperless Applications Are Here To Stay
Written by Marianne Schaefer on May 04, 2017
Co-op boards are finally embracing online applications from apartment buyers.
Cogen Now a Good Fit in Smaller Buildings
Written by Lisa Prevost on May 02, 2017
New technology lets smaller co-ops and condos get in on cogen savings.
Storm Clouds Over New York City's Solar Energy Push
May 02, 2017
Despite major strides, solar energy supplying a fraction of city's needs.
Some Solar Energy Is More Equal Than Others
Written by Marianne Schaefer on April 27, 2017
Public Service Commission raises value of surplus solar going back into the grid.
New York State's Solar Capacity Is Soaring
April 24, 2017
Solar energy output has increased eightfold in the past five years.
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