Energy/Water Conservation/Solar

Some relief available for NYC co-ops and condos as they approach year-end deadline for climate law upgrades (NY)

Time is running out for New York City co-op and condo owners to upgrade inefficient, fossil fuel-burning heating and cooling…

9 months ago

Why Homeowners Need To Prepare For The Costs Of Climate Change

Climate change is not a distant threat, but a present danger that is already wreaking havoc on our lives and…

10 months ago

Singapore: More buildings putting in AI, smart sensors to manage utilities, cut costs

More buildings in Singapore are using smart systems with sensors and artificial intelligence (AI) to manage their utilities and manpower…

10 months ago

Surprise residents can get rebates for water conservation (AZ)

Financial rebates will be offered to Surprise water customers as a way to encourage water conservation.  Through May 1, 2024,…

10 months ago

For Co-op and Condo Boards, Many Paths to Electrification (NY)

Less than six months from today, New York City's Local Law 97 goes into effect. Most co-op and condo boards…

10 months ago

Water authorities recognize Solera Homeowners Association for its water-wise project (CA)

What happens when you convert nearly 50,000 square feet of turf grass to a water-wise landscape made of decorative rock,…

11 months ago

Solar Panels In Homeowners Associations: How Best To Implement Standards And Regulations Within The Confines Of The Law (CA)

As technology inevitably changes over time so too must architectural standards and the laws that govern them. Nowhere is this…

11 months ago

Defiant couple battles HOA in court after violating their allegedly ‘illegal’ neighborhood rules: ‘There was no reason’ (IL)

For one Illinois couple, installing solar panels meant a major battle with their homeowner’s association — one they ultimately won.  Read…

11 months ago

State Funds to Help Disadvantaged Co-ops Cut Their Carbon Emissions (NY)

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority is making $10 million available to advance carbon-neutral building projects and…

11 months ago