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