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As co-op and condo decision makers, you want to do your part for the environment and do it efficiently and cost-effectively. Here are ideas on how you can, with the latest information on green products, energy conservation, and green building management.
How Will Co-ops and Condos Pay for Greener Buildings?
Written by Marianne Schaefer on December 13, 2018
New bill would require retrofits to reduce carbon emissions by 2022.
Trump Tower Among City’s Worst Energy Hogs
December 11, 2018
Buildings are big polluters. Trump’s are the biggest.
An Ambitious Energy Bill Gets Major Pushback
December 05, 2018
Emission reduction goal is good for air, but tough on pocketbook.
Find the Right Windows for Your Building and Your Budget
Written by Frank Lovece on November 27, 2018
European windows might be a good fit for New York buildings.
New Bill Seeks to Cut Emissions by Big Buildings
November 26, 2018
Legislation seeks to clean up the city’s biggest polluters.
Despite Obstacles, Solar Energy Expanding in New York City
October 29, 2018
There’s a “wild forest” of obstacles, but the city keeps getting greener.
An Innovative Approach to Water Conservation
Written by Frank Lovece on October 23, 2018
If you pay for what you use, you're likely to use – and waste – less.
Queens Co-op Goes From “Energy Hog” to Clean Green Machine
Written by Lisa Prevost on October 22, 2018
Planning is good. Long-range planning is way better.
State Offers $40 Million for Solar Projects With Storage Capacity
October 12, 2018
Storing electricity for use during peak demand times enhances savings.
New York City’s Solar Power Most Valuable in the Nation
October 05, 2018
City and Long Island solar fetches more than in sunny locales.
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