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

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

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

Install inexpensive reflectors behind radiators to maximize efficiency.

Use passive heat conductors to improve heating.  Install inexpensive reflectors behind radiators to maximize efficiency.

Check to see that your residents’ radiators and vents are operating efficiently

Open shut-off valves and make sure radiator air valves are working properly in order to make sure your residents’ radiators and vents are operating efficiently.

Inspect radiators and vents to ensure they are working properly

Inspect and remove any blocks or obstructions to ensure that your residents’ radiators and vents are working properly.

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

Find walls or stud bays that are not filled and have them insulated

Is your building insulated properly? An insulation contractor using an infrared gun can determine if there are walls or stud bays that are not insulated and should be filled.  Go to the Pratt Center’s Retrofit NYC website to learn more: 

http://prattcenter.net/retrofitnyc/audience/homeowners/homeowners-retrofit-basics

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