Energy audit

A row of colorful old brick apartment buildings surrounded by green trees during the summer in Harlem of New York City
Renovation
NY apartment buildings could get up to $80,000 to come up with plans to prevent heat loss
By Celia Young |November 1, 2023 - 1:00PM
Busy Manhattan intersection
HVAC
How does New York City grade co-op and condo buildings for energy efficiency? How accurate are the grades?
By Tina Larsson |October 10, 2023 - 12:30AM
Solar Panels in NYC
Oil
What is Local Law 97?
By Tina Larsson |October 10, 2023 - 12:30AM
View of heating system with dials and pipes in basement of a building
Improve
How do we show our building has made a 'good faith effort' to comply with Local Law 97?
By Emily Myers |September 25, 2023 - 9:30AM
The facade of a residential prewar brick building with a green fire escape and a bright blue cornice in West Harlem, Manhattan, New York City
Small Projects + DIY
6 cheap or no-cost energy efficiency fixes for your NYC co-op or condo building
By Emily Myers |May 23, 2023 - 12:30PM
Wooden double entry doors of NYC apartment building Brooklyn with B grade energy efficiency notice
Live
Our NYC building has a high energy efficiency rating. Does that mean we can avoid major Local Law 97 upgrades?

… our experts say  The grade and Local Law 97 are two different things says Luke Surowiec program manager at NYC … in emissions by 2050 So even if your building is currently compliant with Local Law 97 and not facing any fines … they start being issued in 2025 by 2030 it may be a different story  Switching the mechanical systems in the citys …

By Emily Myers |April 17, 2023 - 9:30AM
Pipes with a valve that can be used for water or gas
Troubleshooting
Confused about how to comply with Local Law 97? Here are five steps your NYC apartment building can take
By Emily Myers |March 20, 2023 - 1:00PM
Sign in window of building for energy efficiency rating Grade B
Troubleshooting
What's an energy audit and how much does it cost?
By Emily Myers |March 7, 2023 - 10:00AM