Summary: Green Potential has recently launched a service offering ASHRAE level II audits (and Local Law 87 audits). Our goal is to make these critical audits more accessible and cost-effective. Furthermore, if the building opts for it, we can collaborate with NYSERDA to leverage incentives and provide a 3rd party verification of quality for the …
As Founder of Green Potential, I’ve spent years in the world of NYC’s green building regulations, and I’ve heard the frustrations from both sides of the marketplace – building decision makers and vendors. The challenges are real. It might start with finding the right vendor for your building size or balancing quality and cost and …
Demystifying NYC’s Green Building Vendor Maze: A Guide to Smart Selection Read More »
Understanding the Regulations, Benefits, and Resources to Improve Your Building’s Sustainability New York City is at the forefront of efforts to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions in the built environment. To assist building owners in complying with local laws and enhancing their sustainability efforts, we’ve prepared this comprehensive guide to help you navigate …
Navigating NYC’s Energy Efficiency Laws: A Step-by-Step Guide for Building Owners Read More »
Too often, building boards are blindsided by big improvement projects. In these moments, an assessment is typically given to the owners. This isn’t always the best way forward. In order to prevent being hit with major costs out of the blue, it’s important to understand what’s going on in your building on a regular basis. …
Local Law 97 mandates that all New York City buildings above 25,000 sq. ft. comply with energy efficiency standards by 2024 or face fines which incrementally increase. Perhaps you’ve already budgeted for an analysis of what it will take to lower your buildings’ carbon emissions. You’re still probably going to need a loan for the …
Need a Building Loan? Here’s What Banks Look For Read More »
Winter is here and with it building problems unique to the cold season. Many of the building owners we work with are currently experiencing issues with their boilers. Boiler issues are always frustrating, especially during winter. We talked to three boiler experts in our network to provide some helpful tips to our readers. Here’s what …
This midterm election, New York State has put a proposition (prop 1) on the ballot known as the “Clean Water, Clean Air, Green Job Environmental Bond Act of 2022.” This act involves selling $4.2 billion worth of bonds in order to invest in our infrastructure to both protect against climate change and reduce carbon emissions. …
Building Improvement Incentives are on the Ballot Read More »
As a vendor that works with NYC property owners, do you ever feel frustrated with the business being brought to you? How often is it outside the scope of what you actually want to do? What if you were able to focus only on projects you want to work on? We’ve heard multiple vendors in …
Bridging the Gap Between NYC Property Owners and Vendors Read More »
If you own property in New York City, you know the headache of having to instate ad-hoc solutions to persistent structural problems due to budget constraints. Local Law 97 is calling on NYC building owners to make improvements that reduce emissions or face fines. Though daunting, LL97 is an opportunity for NYC building owners to …
Why NYC Building Owners Should Invest in a Retrofit Now Read More »
