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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.
National Grid Wants to Raise New Yorkers' Natural Gas Rates by 17%
Written by Bill Morris on May 05, 2023
Utility blames rate hike request on inflation and the cost of complying with climate laws.
Homeowners for a Stronger New York joins fight for help in reducing carbon emissions.
City Seeks to Remove Zoning Barriers to Green Retrofits
April 28, 2023
Good news for co-op and condo boards struggling to comply with Local Law 97.
New report says polluting "peaker" plants may have to stay open to meet demand.
Switching from fossil fuels will be "challenging but not impossible," says one expert.
Real-time energy management produces data that drives energy savings.
Scientists, environmentalists and lawmakers protested against proposed changes.
State must spend 35% of climate funds on these designated neighborhoods.
City to Mandate Composting of Yard Waste
March 27, 2023
Mandatory program would begin in June, differs from voluntary organics recycling.
It's Official — Dirty No. 4 Fuel Oil Is on the Way Out
March 24, 2023
Mayor signs bill that will accelerate the city's ban on a prime air pollutant.
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