Why your rental building's solar panels may not lower your apartment's electric bills

… bills for a buildings common areasrather than individual apartments For rooftop solar to lower your utility bills as … are needed to cover a buildings electricity usage But many rental buildings are partially shaded by taller neighbors or … said Jennifer Leone chief sustainability officer and assistant commissioner for the Department of Housing …

By Celia Young |March 19, 2025 - 12:30PM
How do we show our building has made a 'good faith effort' to comply with Local Law 97?

… will require producing some paperwork The city wants to see plans in motion so its best to start now our experts say  … for each building to have an actionable decarbonization plan in place with the professionals on hand financial plans … Each alteration listed must be itemized with a timeline a capital plan and the estimated reduction in emissions  …

By Emily Myers |September 25, 2023 - 9:30AM
How to get a tax abatement to create an energy-saving green roof for your brownstone or apartment building

… time they would submit a property tax abatement application form with signatures from the owner and the architect or engineer That form must be sent in by March 15th in order for the tax …

By Celia Young |July 26, 2023 - 3:30PM