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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.
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.
Building owners fret about lack of green electricity as Local Law 97 fines loom.
Legislative Session Was a Mixed Bag for Co-ops and Condos
Written by Bill Morris on June 09, 2022
Major green energy bills did not make the cut this year in Albany.
J-51 Tax Abatement Could Live On — and Help Fight Climate Change
Written by Bill Morris on May 26, 2022
New bill would expand eligibility for tax break, could help pay for retrofits.
Clean Energy Update will help co-op and condo boards cut their buildings' carbon emissions.
Co-op and condo boards anxiously await final rules on complying with new law.
Try to get maximum reduction of carbon emissions for every dollar spent.
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