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teepeeteee
in Energy Efficiency 13 years ago
Boiler & Hot Water Heater Replacement
I am planning on replacing both our boiler and hot water heater this summer and am looking for some recomendations / resources for some high…
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xistent
in Energy Efficiency 13 years and 3 months ago
Insulating Steam Pipes & Boiler
Our 100 year old brownstone has a 1989 steam boiler. Our utility room is extremely warm and so I have begun by insulating most of…
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DouglasAlan
in Energy Efficiency 13 years and 3 months ago
How much should my water bill be?
I recently moved into a three-story two-family house with a washer and dishwasher, and we pay for the tenant’s water. So far, we’re averaging about…
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bkfrank
in Energy Efficiency 13 years and 8 months ago
Does anyone have experience with Absolute Mechanical in Brooklyn for oil to gas heating conversion? Thanks.
I have not been able to find a single review of them online.
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ebsjb
in Energy Efficiency 13 years and 6 months ago
coin operated washing machines
I am purchasing communal coin operated washer-dryers for a brownstone with 4 rental units. The choice is gas or electric. Which is more efficient and…
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bklynwannabe
in Energy Efficiency 13 years and 6 months ago
AC on Roof -- Noise, Vibration?
We’re investigating adding central air as part of a reno and we’re trying to understand if there will be a negative quality of life impact…
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geekyfemme
in Energy Efficiency 13 years and 7 months ago
Energy Audit and Weather Proofing
We have ten large and drafty windows and two drafty doors leading into our apartment. Last winter, despite turning all of our heaters on full…
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jeff123
in Energy Efficiency 13 years and 7 months ago
"Intro to Green" workshop for co-ops and condos
How can smart coops and condos turn pressure to “go green” into an opportunity to reduce costs and comply with new codes? This two-hour workshop,…
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bigmaq
in Energy Efficiency 13 years and 7 months ago
National Grid Energy Audit - Total cost of insulation
Greetings – I was under the impression that the National Grid Insulation Program paid for 1/2 of the “Total cost” of installing attic insulation. However,…
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