The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is currently phasing down the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in the United States. This impacts several industries, with a significant focus on the use of specific refrigerants in air conditioning and heat pump equipment. HFC refrigerants, most notably R-410A, replaced hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) …Read More
Passive House Design Gains Steam in NYC as Leading Sustainability Solution for Commercial Development As New York City’s landlords and developers stare down tightening carbon-emissions caps with Local Law 97’s deadline fast approaching, the energy efficiency of commercial buildings is becoming even more paramount. What is Passive House? The basic …Read More
The 2020 NYCECC, which is based on the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code, ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2016, and NYSERDA’s NYStretch Energy Code-2020, will go into effect on May 12,2020. All applications completed on or after May 12, 2020, will be subject to the 2020 NYCECC. “Complete applications” (as defined …Read More
NYC Department of Buildings The NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) has released an update to their application processing to limit the amount of walk-in traffic to DOB offices in response to the COVID-19 emergency declaration, effective as of March 18, 2020 until further notice. In brief, DOB is encouraging …Read More