Category: Energy Conservation

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…

For multifamily and mixed-use buildings, simultaneous heating and cooling needs between different tenants and systems bring challenges to both near-term energy management and long-term decarbonization. Combined, space heating and cooling an…

At the forefront of reducing carbon emissions nationwide, New York City’s Local Law 97 is prompting co-op and condominium communities to confront and reduce their carbon footprints. More often than not those efforts require costly upgrades …

As technology evolves and we continuously upgrade to the latest gadgets, older electronics are accumulating, creating a growing issue: electronic waste (e-waste). E-waste includes a wide range of devices such as office technology, smartphon…

The impacts of climate change are vast and interrelated. While natural factors like solar variations, the planet’s orbital shifts, and volcanic eruptions occur cyclically and have nothing to do with people, human activity adds significantly…