Tag: Natural gas

Interior Decision 2016: Oil or Gas
Decision 2016: Oil or Gas

Thanks to an initiative passed by the Bloomberg administration back in 2010, New York City has successfully phased out No. 6 heating oil as of this year. Future plans have an eye toward even cleaner-burning oils and, eventually converting e…

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Maintenance Heat Without Hassles
2014 September Heat Without Hassles

Cleaner skies, healthier lives and a shinier Big Apple are some of what the much-talked-about changeover from No. 6 and No. 4 fuel oil is intended to accomplish. Under New York City's “Clean Heat” mandate (part of former Mayor Michae…

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Interior Heating Oil Transition Offers Savings
2013 April Heating Oil Transition Offers Savings

 On July 1st, about 10,000 New York City buildings must start phasing out their  use of high-polluting fuel oil. Under the city's “Clean Heat” mandate (a part of Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s Greener, Greater Buildings Plan New York initiat…

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Maintenance Examining Your Energy Costs
2012 April Examining Your Energy Costs

 As the winter months fade into spring, it’s easy to try and forget about heating and all the costs it incurs. For  managers, board members and others with an eye on a co-op or condo building’s budgetary bottom line, now may be the perfect…

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Board Operations Phasing Out No. 6 Fuel Oil
2011 October Phasing Out No. 6 Fuel Oil

 New York City law will phase out the burning of Number 6 fuel oil in the near  future.    Should you wait until the last minute until making the switch to cleaner fuel  oil in your own building? Does it make sense to do it now, or …

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Energy Conservation Blowing Hot or Cold
2011 September Blowing Hot or Cold

 The cost of producing energy is on the rise, a seemingly never ending ascent  that places big heating and cooling bills in the hands of building owners.  These costs are then passed down to residents. As a result, many boards are  searchi…

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