In The News

In The News

Read recent news highlights to keep up with what’s affecting the City.


Mayor Bloomberg Announces Leading Global Companies Join the Carbon Challenge, A PlaNYC Initiative to Cut Greenhouse Gases, Improve Air Quality and Fight Climate Change

April 18, 2013 | Source: NYC.gov


Deutsche Bank Signs up for New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s Carbon Challenge

April 18, 2013 | Source: Wall Street Journal


HDC, HPD Projects Can Get Energy Retrofit Financing

Developments already in HDC and HPD’s portfolios are eligible for loans to finance energy efficiency improvements through HDC’s new Energy Retrofit Loan program (ERLP), launched in the fall of 2012 in collaboration with the New York City Energy Efficiency Corporation (NYCEEC).  Download the New York Affordable Housing Management Association’s spring 2013 newsletter here for more information.

Spring 2013 | Source: New York Affordable Housing Management Association


Environmental Initiatives Win Innovations Prize

March 5, 2013 | Source: Huffington Post


NYCEEC: Winner of the 2013 Prize for Public Service Innovation

February 27, 2013 | Source: Citizens Budget Comission


“Green” Bucks: Where to Find Them

February 5, 2013 | Source: Multi-Housing News


City’s Law Tracking Energy Use Yields Some Surprises

December 24, 2012 | Source: The New York Times


First benchmarking report on energy use in New York City’s largest buildings

August 3, 2012 | Source: NYC.gov


New York City Finances Switch to Cleaner Heating Oils

June 13, 2012 | Source: The New York Times


Mayor Bloomberg Announces More Than $100 Million In Financing and New Resources To Help Buildings Convert To Clean Heating Fuels and Improve New York City Air Quality

June 13, 2012 | Source: NYC.gov


Appraisal Institute Issues Guidance on ‘Green’ Real Estate Valuation

May 08, 2012 | Source: Appraisal Institute


Appraisal Institute Announces Support for New Solar Valuation Form

January 31, 2012 | Source: Appraisal Institute


Highlights from the 6th Annual Energy Efficiency Finance Forum

May 22, 2012 | Source: American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy(ACEEE) Blog


Air pollution from trucks and low-quality heating oil may explain childhood asthma hot spots

March 27, 2012 | Source: Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health 


New Combined Heat & Power Plant to Eliminate Oil Burner Emissions and Reduce Energy Costs for St. Barnabas Health Care Network in the Central Bronx

February 1, 2012 | Source: PR Newswire


Energy efficiency: Plenty of data, many confused landloards

November 21, 2011 | Source: Fortune


Study clarifies the energy savings in retrofitted buildings and describes NYCEEC services

November 9, 2011 | Source: New York Times


Clinton Opens Global Initiative With Climate Panel, Welcomes Obama

September 21, 2011 | Source: PR Newswire


Clinton Global Initiative Highlights Deutsche Bank’s Commitment to Innovative

September 20, 2011 | Source: Deutsche Bank


New York City Encourages Retrofit Industry Growth

May 25, 2011 | Source: Green Savings Company


New Public / Private Partnership Aims to Build Energy Retrofit Industry

May 23, 2011 | Source: NRDC Switchboard


New York City Pushes Ahead Toward Sustainability with PlaNYC

April 28, 2011 | Source: Green Biz


Bloomberg to Unveil Energy Loan Plan

April 21, 2011 | Source: Bloomberg


City Issues Rule to Ban Dirtiest Oils at Buildings

April 21, 2011 | Source: New York Times


City Steps Up Green Incentives

January 3, 2011 | Source: Manhattan Chamber of Commerce


Nonprofit green venture gears up for loan-making

December 30, 2010 | Source: Crain’s New York Business