NYC’s landlords, co-op shareholders and condominium owners are seeking innovative ways to reduce their carbon emissions and improve the energy efficiency of their buildings. As prime energy-users, heating ventilation and air conditioning sy…
With the clamor and confusion around compliance with Local Law 97 (LL97) requirements, co-op and condo communities across the city are seeking innovative ways to solve their compliance issues. One novel approach is to consider a distributed…
The call came in the middle of an extreme cold snap: the boiler at condo building in Queens had gone down and the building had no heat and no hot water. This property runs on a dual-fuel boiler system that can operate on either natural gas …
This year New York City passed the first landmarks in the long road to compliance with Local Law 97, the Big Apple’s roadmap to carbon neutrality by 2050. Many have questioned the approach and ultimate possibility of success for this progra…
Reducing energy waste and saving money go hand in hand. In addition to helping the planet, using energy more efficiently can save time, lower bills, and improve daily life. In fact, according to a joint report by the American Council for an…
Everyone wants to be comfortable in their home, but as every resident knows, that comfort comes at a price. Boards and managers know this too; with rising energy costs, climate change-related weather fluctuations, and looming fines on the h…
As the climate crisis has worsened, governments at the federal, state, and local level have made attempts to legislate solutions. While necessary, that three-pronged approach can often make compliance a complicated process for multifamily b…
Compliance with Local Law 97 and its many requirements can be tricky—and failing to do so can be very expensive, thanks to hefty fines. Fortunately, the NYC Accelerator program is available to help. Initially launched in 2012 as the Clean…
The Council of New York Cooperatives and Condominiums ( CNYC ) has announced the release of a new planning tool to help boards plan Local Law 97 (LL97) projects. The tool is a user-friendly, dynamic, Excel-based spreadsheet that enables…
Windows give us the ability to enjoy pleasant views, provide natural light, insulation, and ventilation, and add to a building’s overall aesthetic. When regularly cleaned and properly maintained, they improve energy efficiency, easing the b…