Getting Started
Discover straightforward fixes to use less oil and gas
Case Study
After an eye-popping quote for gas, an Inwood building cozied up to an alternative
A $3 million quote for infrastructure upgrades from Con Edison sent the Inwood Park Apartments co-op searching for another solution
Profile
How a dyed-in-the-wool cooperator led his building through change
Hal Fuchsman is a lifelong believer in the co-op model of homeownership, but leading his building through an energy efficiency upgrade challenged even him.
Cool Tech
What is a “Radiator Cozy” and how does it work?
Inwood Park Apartments was able to save money on fuel and reduce carbon emissions — all by insulating their in-unit radiators
Cooperation
“Every win comes with a concession”: The ups and downs of navigating energy efficiency collectively
A change of plan at Inwood Park Apartments required communication, education, and more opportunities for feedback
Efficiency
How do you replace 400 windows? One step at a time.
Behind the scenes in one co-op’s planning process for a major façade upgrade
Case Study
In Queens, a culture-driven approach to energy efficiency changed everything
How a historic Jackson Heights co-op secured its grade A energy rating through incremental upgrades and consistent shareholder discourse
Explainer
The value of a building wellness check
An energy audit team talks through the benefits of knowing where your building stands
Financing
“A nice long runway”
An energy audit sets a ten-year path for compliance and savings at a Jackson Heights co-op
Explainer
What is Local Law 97?
Skylight’s all-in-one explainer of New York City’s landmark building decarbonization law — and what it means for the city’s residential buildings.
Ask a Cooperator
“Everyone’s sick of hearing about heat pumps from me!”
A Q&A with Kathryn DeFehr, Brooklyn architect and co-op resident, on how to sway a co-op board
Case Study
A facelift into an energy efficient future
An Upper East Side co-op replaces white-brick façade with porcelain tile, fixing leaks and improving insulation
Efficiency
Betting on a better Building Management System
An automated program to monitor building systems helps Manhattan co-op inch toward Local Law 97 compliance
Profile
How Stefan Unger got “married to the project”
This co-op member became an expert in rainscreen cladding by leading his building’s renovation project
Clean Energy
Out of the china cabinet and onto the façade
Cutting-edge porcelain tiles offer durability and low maintenance for Manhattan co-op
