Green committee update

Over the past month, we have met with a couple of engineers that are submitting proposals for repairing the retaining walls. The concerns are the current state of the wall, techniques for repairing the wall, storm water management (to prevent future erosion), and maintaining the integrity of the pool. As we learn more information, we will share it with everyone.

Also, the Board has agreed to move forward with the oil to gas conversion, so we are looking into what that entails and a timeline.

in the news

Debra Alfano, Board member, shared this article about the retaining wall that had collapsed over 5 years ago. I'm sure there are some lessons learned that we can take away from this experience.

Thanks for sharing!

Green Issues

Jimmy Clark shared this link on the Facebook page and I just wanted to cross reference it here.

The Council of New York Cooperatives and Condominiums have a website and a special section about Green Issues.

Thanks for sharing!

Interesting reading

I was browsing some articles on the Cooperator today and saw this interesting article on Energy Efficient Lighting.

green workshop coming up!

As I was researching something else online about coops, I found information about a Green Workshop here:

INTRO TO GREEN FOR NEW YORK COOPS & CONDOS
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
7 PM
Location to be announced


There are many ways that cooperative and condominium boards can turn pressure to “go green” into an opportunity to reduce costs and comply with new codes. This popular workshop, sponsored by CNYC, NYSERDA Energy $mart Communities, and Solar One, will present easy ways to quickly reduce energy costs, and information on incentives available through the NYSERDA Multifamy Performance Program for comprehensive energy efficiency retrofits, and strategies for engaging shareholders and unit owners in the greening process. There is no cost for CNYC members and subscribers to attend this workshop but advanced registration is required. Others are welcome at a fee of $30 payable in advance. To pay at the door, reserve in advance and add a surcharge of $15.

Another home show

I saw an announcement today for the 25th Annual Suburban Home and Garden Show on Friday, February 10 through Sunday, February 12 at Rockland Community College in Suffern, NY. The show features hundreds of exhibits and demonstrations on home improvement, decorating, and landscaping. The show is open on Friday, 2/10 from 3pm-9pm, on Saturday 2/11 from 10am-9pm and Sunday, 2/12 from 10am-6pm.

I might be going. Anyone else interested in attending? Most likely, I would attend on Saturday.

For more information, check this website. There is a discount coupon online.

Thank you,
Gina Callender

Oil to Gas Conversion

There are many things that we can do to be more green as a dwelling, one of which is converting from burning oil to natural gas. Natural gas is an efficient, safe, and reliable fuel source. It costs less than heating oil, and is one of the cleanest-burning fuels available. Converting to natural gas will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve the air quality in your community. Help make a cleaner, greener New York. (from Con Edison's website)

Things that we need in order to persue this:
* Your property’s block and lot number
* Your point-of-entry (POE)
* Existing oil type (2, 4, or 6)
* Your oil consumption from the previous 24 months
* Existing, additional, and total gas load in cubic feet per hour (CFH)
* The type of service you will require (firm, interruptible, or both)

Here's an article that explains it in detail.

Here are some FAQ's.

What do you guys think???