New Energy-Saving Lights To Be Installed

September 2022
As part of New York City's plan to cut fossil fuel emissions, all residential and office buildings have until 2024 to meet certain energy targets, or face annual fines beginning in 2025. (More stringent energy-saving requirements will go into effect in 2030.) An initial requirement is to replace all lighting with energy-efficient LED lights.

In order to comply with this timeline, avoid fines, and take advantage of energy savings, the Board has decided to install dimmable, bi-level lighting with sensors that provide a minimum amount of light, and brighten as they detect people. These lights adhere to the latest NYC Energy Conservation Codes and NYC Local Law 88.

Work will begin early in October 2022.

As the cost of electricity is expected to keep rising, our engineers have projected a 16 month payback period.

Benefits of the new lighting include:

  • Greater energy efficiency, and lower utility charges;

  • Reduced lighting maintenance costs;

  • Improved emergency functionality;

  • Enhanced aesthetics, and an improved public image.

Landscape Architect Submits Renderings

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KOLARZ Design

Landscape architect Chris Kolarz met with members of the Garden Committee and other interested parties on Tuesday, May 29th to discuss plans for the front garden space. He submitted revised plans on July 14, 2019.