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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.
Start Complying With the Climate Mobilization Act
Written by Frank Lovece on December 06, 2019
Co-op and condo boards' first step is determining their building's carbon emissions.
Some Co-ops and Condos to Get a Break on Carbon Emissions
Written by Frank Lovece on December 03, 2019
HDFC and Mitchell-Lama co-ops face less stringent rules.
National Grid Agrees to Pay $36 Million Penalty for Gas Moratorium
November 27, 2019
Gov. Andrew Cuomo cited utility’s “reckless disregard” for its customers.
Environmental Group Now Opposes Champlain Hudson Power Express
November 21, 2019
Riverkeeper fears that carbon-free hydroelectricity will require more dams.
New Roofs Must Now Be Green or Solar or Both
Written by Marianne Schaefer on November 14, 2019
How the Climate Mobilization Act will affect some co-ops and condos.
Cuomo Threatens to Revoke National Grid’s License
November 13, 2019
New salvo in war over moratorium on natural-gas hookups.
The Grinnell’s Green Committee Wins Award for Solar Project
November 05, 2019
Co-op cited for first community solar project at a landmarked building.
Carbon Reduction Begins With the Building Envelope
Written by Marianne Schaefer on October 31, 2019
New book says an air-tight skin is the place to begin retrofits.
This Upper East Side Co-op Is Run Like a Business
Written by Marianne Schaefer on October 17, 2019
Green roof and other upgrades cut energy use – and costs.
A Victory for Consumers in the Natural Gas Wars
October 16, 2019
Service to resume for more than 1,000 National Grid customers.
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