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Unionized Bronx Building Staffers Approve Contract, Avert Strike
Written by Bill Morris on March 20, 2023
Four-year deal improves pay, preserves benefits and keeps workers on the job.
Bronx Co-op Board Embraces New Boiler Technology to Avoid Fines
Written by Bill Morris on March 01, 2023
The SmartWatt Boiler generates heat and electricity, cutting carbon emissions.
New Study Reveals Health Benefits of Electric Stoves
February 27, 2023
Another reason emerges for co-op and condo boards to switch from gas stoves.
Amalgamated Co-op Wins Grant to Explore Geothermal Energy
Written by Bill Morris on October 12, 2022
Clean, renewable energy could be coming to a venerable Bronx co-op.
The Future Is Now for a Bronx Co-op: Solar Panels Plus Batteries
Written by Bill Morris on August 10, 2022
Co-op gets $1 million installation plus tax abatement for no money down.
Urban Energy’s solar panels send electricity directly to co-ops and condos.
Bronx Co-op Proves That You Don’t Have to Be Rich to Go Green
Written by Bill Morris on May 04, 2022
Energy efficiency — and money savings — come to a South Bronx co-op.
Co-ops and Condos Oppose Bill Requiring Higher Temps in Buildings
Written by Bill Morris on May 05, 2022
Advocates speak out as vote on controversial “thermostat bill” looms.
Bill inspired by deadly Bronx fire is called “a solution in search of a problem.”
Bronx Co-op Board Gets Free Money to Fix Its Building Envelope
Written by Bill Morris on March 23, 2022
Community solar project brings windfall with no upfront cash outlay.
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