ARTICLE · 11 OCTOBER 2017

First Electric Generation. Then Transportation. What About Buildings?

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On Monday, EnergyWire (subscription required) reported that New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has unveiled a plan to cap fossil fuel use in buildings in New York City.

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On Monday, EnergyWire (subscription required) reported that New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has unveiled a plan to cap fossil fuel use in buildings in New York City. (I haven't seen the specific plan, but it is referenced in City's overall plan, "1.5°C: Aligning New York City with the Paris Climate Agreement," that the City just released.) The building plan is based on data gathered as a result of local ordinances requiring buildings with more than 25,000 square feet to report energy and water use. EnergyWire quotes Office of Sustainability Direct Mark Chambers as saying the focus of the effort will be to move the lower performing buildings up to the average.

Of course, there are generally reasons why the worst performers are not the best performers. Building owners will be interested to know the details of the City's commitment to provide financing assistance to make the necessary efficiency upgrades.

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First Electric Generation. Then Transportation. What About Buildings?

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