Installing Energy Star® rated windows and doors can reduce your energy bill by 15%

Consider replacing old, drafty windows and doors with Energy Star® rated, efficient ones--they could reduce your energy bill by 15%. Federal energy tax credits are available check the Energy Star® website: 

http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=find_a_product.showProductGroup&pgw_code=WI

Use the Energy Star® Guide to Federal Tax Credits

Use the Energy Star® Guide to Federal Tax Credits to find which products might get you a tax credit or a refund: 

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

Purchase Energy Star® rated window air conditioners

Energy Star® rated window air conditioners use about 10% less energy than non-rated A/C room units.  In addition to having great features (like timers and temperature control), they can save you $60 during the machine’s lifetime. Look for the yellow label on appliances in the hardware store, or check out different models on the EPA’s Energy Star® website: 

http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=find_a_product.showProductGroup&pgw_code=AC

Purchase Energy Star® qualified refrigerators

Energy Star® qualified refrigerators are 20% more energy efficient than the minimum federal standard. That adds up to significant savings for your tenants, and less of a draw on your building’s wiring. They may be eligible for a tax credit, too. You can find qualified models here: 

http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=find_a_product.showproductgroup&pgw_code=RF

Get New York State rebates on Energy Star® appliances

You may be eligible to get New York State rebates on Energy Star® appliances. Visit this website to learn about the rebate program: 

http://www.conedci.com/

http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=rebate.rebate_locator

Buy Energy Star® rated appliances and electronics

Encourage your tenants to buy Energy Star® rated appliances and electronics. They use 10-50% less energy and water than non-rated appliances.  Read more on the appliance section of the U.S. EPA’s Energy Star® program: 

http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=home_improvement.hm_improvement_index

Install an Energy Star® rated boiler, it uses about 6% less energy than a standard boiler

An Energy Star® rated boiler or a model that is 90%+ efficient uses about 6% less energy than a standard boiler. Check out these models.

http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=find_a_product.showProductGroup&pgw_code=BO

Choose correctly sized heating equipment for your building

Be sure to choose correctly sized equipment for your building. An oversized boiler will waste money, and an undersized one will suffer under the strain of overuse. Make sure your boiler(s) are rated for the number of building occupants you have.

http://www.nyc.gov/html/hpd/downloads/pdf/winter-energy-saving-tips.pdf