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New York City's New Energy Efficiency Legislation
The City's Greener, Greater Buildings Plan includes four new Local Laws for benchmarking, energy audits and retro-commissioning, lighting and submetering, and a more stringent Energy Conservation Code.
Changes to Local Law 11/98 Facade Inspections
The New York City Department of Buildings instituted a host of changes for the 7th Cycle of the facade inspection law. Chief among them is a new staggered schedule of filing windows beginning in February 2010.
Federal Tax Credits for Window and Door Replacements
As part of the economic stimulus package, co-op and condo boards are eligible for a 30% federal tax credit up to $1,500 on energy-saving improvements to their properties, including new windows and doors.
Rand Partners with NYSERDA for Energy-Efficient Buildings
As a Multifamily Performance Partner, RAND conducts energy audits to help property owners improve the operational efficiency of their buildings and obtain NYSERDA funding for capital improvement projects.
Tax Credit for Green Roofs
The New York State Legislature recently approved a property tax credit for building owners who install green roofs.
Dismantling the Scaffolding
Staggering the filing deadlines for New York City Local Law 11/98 facade inspections will ease the scramble for engineers, architects, contractors, and sidewalk sheds.
A Little Leeway on Facade Repairs
New York City building owners who file their 6th cycle Local Law 11/98 inspection reports early can buy themselves a little time before erecting a sidewalk shed and making repairs.
Facade Report Time, With a Difference
A change in New York City's Local Law 11/98 now requires potential safety problems listed in a building's previous facade inspection report to be addressed before a new report is filed.
Lack of Luxury
In its survey of a high-rise condominium, Rand conducted a thorough inspection and produced detailed findings in a case handled by the New York State Attorney General's office.