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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.
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.
City to Expand Network of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
September 13, 2021
Co-ops and condos can get rebates to pay for a cutting-edge amenity.
Private Sector Could Help Co-ops and Condos Cut Carbon Emissions
August 16, 2021
New U.N. report says no time for delay on action to slow climate change.
Low incentives are making the math unattractive to most buildings.
The Climate Mobilization Act’s Surprising Paradox
Written by William D. McCracken on June 15, 2021
Many co-op and condo boards are burying their heads in the sand.
A new Department of Buildings website is a rich resource for boards.
Ben Furnas on PACE financing and other tools for co-op and condo boards.
Benchmarking Deadline Pushed Back From May 1 to June 1
Written by Bill Morris on April 29, 2021
City cites “technical deficiency” in uploads of energy and water usage data.
The ABCs of ESCOs
Written by Carol J. Ott on April 26, 2021
Here’s what co-op and condo boards need to know to cut electricity bills.
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