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Frudo
in Energy Efficiency 9 years and 3 months ago
Energy Audit and insulation of Manhattan Condo
Does anyone have a recommendation for a company that will do an energy audit and subsequent insulation of a condo in Manhattan? I have tried…
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maikalee
in Energy Efficiency 9 years and 7 months ago
Solar Panels in Brooklyn?
Has anyone in Brooklyn gotten solar panels installed on their brownstone’s roof? I know there are incentives for doing it, but not sure how to…
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laureen.callo
in Energy Efficiency 9 years and 9 months ago
Anybody using a solar battery charger/maintainer?
Wondering if anybody is using one of those little solar panels to charge or maintain equipment batteries? I?ve got a hunting property with no electricity…
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minasimon
in Energy Efficiency 9 years and 9 months ago
Solar Panels - Ecomen
Has anyone had a good experience with solar panel installation? With whom and roughly how much. We’re being quote $45k for 36 panels.
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mouster728
in Energy Efficiency 10 years and 1 month ago
Heat loss via spiral staircase
I wonder if anyone can offer any advice to help me reduce heat loss via my spiral staircase: I have a finished basement beneath my…
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jbgreen
in Energy Efficiency 12 years ago
Receive $75 plus free energy audit by participating in academic energy efficiency study
I am working with the Pratt Center for Community Development, the New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA) and Bright Power, Inc. to…
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georgefell
in Energy Efficiency 11 years and 10 months ago
Need advice in upgrading my house system
1. The burglar alarm that I have at home is a little outdated (okay, okay…it’s REALLY outdated). It’s sort of dying on me, too, and…
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hawaiismurf
in Energy Efficiency 11 years and 10 months ago
Another Mitsubishi Multi City question
Four level brownstone – gut renovation planning in process. Considering Mitsubishi City Multi for both AC and Heat, with no other heating source. Rooftop solar…
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jbgreen
in Energy Efficiency 12 years ago
Any 2-family brownstone homeowners interested in participating in academic study?
I am working with the Pratt Center for Community Development, the New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA) and Bright Power, Inc. to…
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danw
in Energy Efficiency 12 years and 1 month ago
DEP water and sewer line protection
I was considering this program so I read the terms. One exclusion was that a sewer line repair would not be covered if the line…
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ditmasmom
in Energy Efficiency 12 years and 1 month ago
National Grid -high bills department
I am wondering if anyone has experienced this or can help with some suggestions. We recently purchased a house in ditmas and are currently doing…
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webby1000
in Energy Efficiency 12 years and 1 month ago
Electric PLP Skyrockets during the winter
My electricity costs for my 3 family absolutely skyrocket during winter months, from about $90 a month to $400 a month. Each apartment has its…
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butterfingers
in Energy Efficiency 12 years and 1 month ago
Solar hot water heater experiences?
I am starting to explore the idea of installing a solar hot water heaters for our 2 family townhouse, and I would like to appeal…
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rob0422
in Energy Efficiency 12 years and 4 months ago
New Construction 85 Flatbush Avenue Extension. What's being built?
There was a new construction fence built this week and alot of work being done on the lot at 85 Flatbush Ave Ext (Flatbush &…
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theklahy
in Energy Efficiency 12 years and 7 months ago
Recommendation for Solar Panel Installer for Small Buildings
I think I am still allowed to post reviews of contractors on brownstoner, rather than just asking questions, but I wanted to write to review…
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sshalmiyev
in Energy Efficiency 12 years and 5 months ago
Handyman/Painter to get apartment ready for new tenants by December 1st
We have a two bedroom apartment that needs some small drywall patching, painting and other minor repairs. Two sheets of drywall and five gallons of…
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stella2009
in Energy Efficiency 12 years and 5 months ago
New Fisher & Paykel Top Load Electric Washer (Energy Star+)
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50a284ad956ee-.jpg Fisher & Paykel Ecosmart Top Load Washer (Energy Star), new in the original packaging. Purchased at AJ Madison ($550 + tax ) Selling for…
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lkat75
in Energy Efficiency 12 years and 5 months ago
Screen/Window Company Recomendation
I recently used All United Window & Glass (718.624.0490) to have some custom screens made for casement windows. The customer service I received was second…
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MennoHouse
in Energy Efficiency 12 years and 9 months ago
Using biodiesel for home heating
The building I manage (a 4-story brownstone) is considering using biodiesel (or a biodiesel/oil combo) to fuel its oil-burning boiler. Has anyone converted to bioheat?…
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snappyglitter
in Energy Efficiency 12 years and 11 months ago
Am I getting robbed here or what???
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fb51319baf6e-.jpg I’m fuming over my latest electric bill. How can this possibly be??? Is everyone getting charges like this??? My “supply charges” come to $24.22.…
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