Progress toward replacing boiler: Engineer Selected
The board has chosen Dan Siegel as the engineer to create
a specific replacement plan for the boiler that can then be bid out to
potential boiler contractors. We expect to replace the boiler some time between
November 2009 and June 2010. The board is working to evaluate the
cost-benefits of earlier boiler replacement during high-use months, or waiting
longer for replacement during low-use months.
Temporary Hold on Energy Saving Incentives
The New York State Energy and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
incentive program for multifamily buildings as been put on
hold while they update the program requirements. We were hoping to take
advantage of the $35,000 incentive available to our building for increasing our
energy efficiency, including our boiler replacement. Unfortunately, we don't
know whether the program will be reinstated in time for us to take advantage of
it before we have to move ahead with our boiler replacement. The board, along
with our chosen energy partner Conservation Services Group is actively monitoring this surprise temporary
shut-down of the NYSERDA program.
Fire Escape Painting to begin Monday, Aug. 24
Our fire escapes are overdue for a paint-job that will
both beautify our building and protect the metal on our fire escapes from
further corrosion. Due to high outdoor temperatures this week, the fire escape
painting has been pushed to Monday August 24th, 2009. We are hoping for cooler
weather, but must proceed with this project as soon as possible. The board and
management apologize for any inconvenience you may have during the work. Please
cover the inside of your air conditioner units if they are inside the work area
of the fire escape scrapers and painters, as this will prevent the paint dust
from getting into your apartment.