If you manage or own a building built in the 1970s or before… please keep reading! Steam heat is used in approximately 82% of buildings in New York City. Most of these buildings use a natural gas fired boiler and only 10% use ConEd Steam (https://www.ny-engineers.com/blog/steam-use-in

New York City has updated its Energy Conservation Code, which mandates stricter energy and sustainability requirements for both new construction and existing commercial buildings. The new requirements went into effect on May 12, 2020 and place even greater pressure on building owners

Understanding Local Law 97 Building owners in New York City are under increased pressure to reduce carbon emissions or risk facing hefty financial penalties. Passed in 2019, Local Law 97 mandates that buildings over 25,000 square must meet strict greenhouse gas (GHG) emission limits b

Heat waves during summer months are a common cause of power outages. The high power consumed by HVAC systems during extreme weather – especially in large commercial buildings – can put a significant strain on the system itself as well as local power providers. The USA Today reported t

In 2016, the United States produced 97.3 quadrillion BTUs of energy. The only country to produce more energy each year is China (although they consume less per capita). The diagram above, produced by Lawrence Liverpool National Laboratory (LLNL), details exactly how the U.S. both prod

Most scientists, policy makers and business leaders agree that reducing GHGs is the single most effective measure to suppress the threat of climate change. But the challenge to protect the environment is far from over. The next step is determining the most viable methods to reduce GHG

When it comes to upgrading a building’s windows, one of the biggest concerns of owners and property managers is the logistics of the installation process. And for good reason. The more difficult the installation, the more costly. Installing traditional replacement windows – especially

Architects, engineers and other construction professionals can earn continuing education credits by completing Thermolite’s free online course: Performance Attributes of Secondary Window Systems. Provided in partnership with AEC Daily – the largest source of free online continui