Utilities can help connect you with rebates and incentives

Learn about available programs and rebates from National Grid to see how you can enhance the value of your property with energy efficiency.

https://www.powerofaction.com/metronewyorklandlords/

Use this calculator to determine your building’s energy efficiency

Figure out whether your building operates efficiently or if it’s an energy hog. Using your energy bill, this downloadable calculator will help you determine where your building falls.

http://prattcenter.net/energy-efficiency-calculator

Prepare for an energy audit to get the best results

Prior to an energy audit, be sure to gather all of your energy bills and any other documentation required by your auditor.

http://www.coned.com/energyefficiency/familySearch.asp

Claim up to $1,500 in federal tax credits for energy efficiency improvements

Property owners can benefit from federal tax credits for energy efficiency improvements on their homes. Visit Federal Tax Credits for Consumer Energy Efficiency: 

http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index

Find a listing of qualified energy auditors in New York City

For a listing of qualified energy auditors and other green building specialists in New York City, visit:

http://tasearch.greencommunitiesonline.org/TASearch.aspx

http://www.getenergysmart.org/Resources/FindPartner.aspx?t=5

Request an energy audit

Use NYSERDA’s handy on-line form to request an energy audit- for your business-or find out about the free audits your utility provides:

http://www.nyserda.org/programs/energyAuditForm.asp

Look at ConEdison’s guide to energy efficiency in multi-family residences

Look at ConEdison’s guide: Energy Efficiency - Multi-Family Residences Can Save by Upgrading to High-Efficiency Equipment: 

http://www.coned.com/energyefficiency/residential_multifamily.asp

Be sure to adequately prepare for an energy audit

Prior to an energy audit, be sure to gather all of your energy bills and any other documentation required by your auditor. Also be sure to make a list of any existing problems.  The U.S. Department of Energy Home Energy Audit can help:  

http://www.energysavers.gov/your_home/energy_audits/index.cfm/mytopic=11180

Energy audits can help calculate how efficiently your building is using energy

Multi-family building owners, developers, and landlords can get information from NYSERDA'S
New York Energy $mart(SM) for how to reduce residential energy expenditures: 

Existing Buildings:
http://www.getenergysmart.org/MultiFamilyHomes/ExistingBuilding/BuildingOwner.aspx

New Construction:
http://www.getenergysmart.org/MultiFamilyHomes/NewConstruction/BuildingOwner.aspx

Calculate how efficiently your building is using energy

Figure out whether your building operates efficiently or if it’s an energy hog. Using your energy bill, this downloadable calculator from Pratt Center will help you determine where your building falls: 

http://prattcenter.net/energy-efficiency-calculator