Energy Audit
We’re looking for someone to come in a tell us how to make our small coop more energy effecient. Any suggestions for services or programs?
We’re looking for someone to come in a tell us how to make our small coop more energy effecient. Any suggestions for services or programs?
A better place to start is by contacting the folks at GreenHomeNYC. They’re a volunteer-run organization focused on advising co-ops and the like to green their buildings. They make free house calls. It’s definitely worth reaching out to them first.
http://greenhomenyc.org/
google NYSERDA
they perform free energy audits.
Don’t expect any miracles.
Usually its all about insulating steam and hot water pipes, putting in new windows, buying more efficient oil or gas burner for your boiler, installing a more sophisticated thermostatic system -big ticket stuff.
You can start here:
http://www.getenergysmart.org/default.aspx
Jock deBoer, AIA
deBoer Architects