Free Workshop On Cutting Energy Costs At The Prospect Range

Thanks to neighbor Troy Martin for letting us know about a free workshop happening in our area for residents living in condos and co-ops on how to cut energy costs through local, state and federal programs.

The free event will take place at The Prospect Range (1226 Prospect Avenue) Wednesday, November 19 from 7-9pm (doors will open at 6:45pm). The workshop will be led by Solar One, a nonprofit that focuses on clean energy education in the city.

Topics that will be discussed during the meeting include:

• How energy efficiency and solar technology can keep your maintenance costs low.

• How to leverage local law compliance to save money.

• State, federal and city financial incentives for both energy efficiency and solar power.

• Local co-op case studies

Space is limited, so you’re asked to RSVP as soon as possible by going here.

Troy also wrote the following about the meeting, and he mentioned that he’s involved in this event because his “building is being used as a model as a perfect candidate for the program because of its aging infrastructure and escalating energy costs.”

From Troy:

If you live in a condo or co-op in our neighborhood your building probably faces some of the same issues. One of the biggest issues we face is we are finding more and more of our systems failing, from issues with the facade to boiler and heating issues – and the list goes on. On top of that the city has enacted new legislation to increase energy efficiency in large buildings such as ours. How do you balance paying for the upkeep of your aging infrastructure and compliance with the new city ordinances? … For us it’s raise maintenance payments or delay needed projects. Taking a look at our annual budget, there is one (issue) that stands out above all else – and that is energy. This meeting takes these concerns head on. If you are faced with some of these same issues I invite you to come learn how you can tackle these problems.

Photo via Corcoran.