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Here's to Climate Friendly & Resilient Supermarkets, Grocery Stores, Bodegas, and Restaunts in our communities! Email [email protected].

https://www.climatefriendlysupermarkets.org/media/aldi-becomes-first-u-s-food-retailer-to-commit-to-natural-refrigerants-across-all-stores?fbclid=IwAR32OX856XQOQTNxUOS9B-QYEo8JhzwbfMAXiDlQVeUCZ1NYLGaD5jX-Sto

ALDI’s industry-leading climate commitment to phase-out super pollutant refrigerants

Potent ‘super pollutants’ called hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) used as refrigerants are leaking out of U.S. supermarkets and grocery stores, equating to burning 49 billion pounds of coal every year. HFCs are human-made greenhouse gases with global warming potentials (GWP) thousands of times higher than the same amount of carbon dioxide.

They’re used mainly as refrigerants in cooling systems – from our fridges, cars, and home air conditioners to factories and supermarkets. Today, HFCs are the fastest growing greenhouse gases in the world.

Join us at "Climate Friendly Buildings in the Bronx" and hear from Amanda Septimo, the dynamic representative of Assembly District 84. A true South Bronx native, Amanda's journey from community activism to the New York State Assembly is inspiring. 🏙️

Amanda Septimo represents Assembly District 84, the South Bronx, in the New York State Assembly. Amanda grew up in Hunts Point, and started her work as a community activist at an early age with The Point CDC. She interned with then-Congressman Jose Serrano, and later returned to become his District Director, where she spent years connecting South Bronx residents to their elected officials in Washington, DC. She went on to work with the New York State Nurses Association and Council of School Supervisors and Administrators to help uplift and fight for labor rights. Amanda saw a need for a leader who would fight for the rights and wellbeing of her own South Bronx neighbors, and won the opportunity to represent the South Bronx in the State Assembly in 2020. With integrity and her identity as a South Bronx native, Amanda continues to fight to improve education, environmental justice, worker protections, healthcare, housing, and economic opportunity on the floor of the Assembly in Albany.

Register for Climate Friendly Buildings in the Bronx Today:
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We're thrilled to announce that Sinade Wadsworth, United Brotherhood of Carpenters Eastern District SIB representative and NEW's Ambassador Council co-chair, will be a keynote speaker at our upcoming event, Climate Friendly Buildings in the Bronx: https://lnkd.in/dbZmRQjA

Sinade Wadsworth is the United Brotherhood of Carpenters Eastern District SIB representative and NEW's Ambassador Council co-chair. Nontraditional Employment for Women (NEW) prepares, trains, and places women in careers within the skilled trades - construction, utility, and maintenance. Sinade's personal journey as a NEW graduate, to becoming a journey-level Carpenter, led to where she is now .She was hired as the youngest Council Representative for the New York City District Council of Carpenters. For over a decade, Sinade assists with advocacy and placing women in skilled trades. She works hand-in-hand with NEW, the Federal Government, The U.S Department of Labor, and is a voice for many. Sinade represents the past, present, and future of tradeswomen in our industry.

Join us at "Climate Friendly Buildings in the Bronx" to explore new horizons for women in construction and discover the impact of tradeswomen in our industry! 🏗️

Speaker Spotlight:
We are excited to introduce Nancy Carin, as a distinguished speaker at "Climate Friendly Buildings in the Bronx."

Nancy Carin, Executive Director, began her community service work in 1980 providing leadership strategies in housing development, program development and community needs assessment, learning the fundamentals of not-for-profit real estate, survey tools and grants research along the way.

Ms. Carin developed the Business Outreach Center (BOC) Network in 1999 and led its development as an independent 501(c)3 in 1996 as Executive Director and continues in that role today. In 2001, she successfully launched BOC Capital Corp., a small business loan fund certified as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) in 2002 that provides financial assistance to low income and underrepresented communities throughout New York City.

Over the past fifteen years Ms. Carin has successfully grown BOC Capital Corp.’s capitalization through grants and loans from U.S. Economic Development Administration, the CDFI Fund, Empire State Development, NYC and major banks. She established strategic linkages with regional and local microlenders, banks, local development corporations, merchants associations, and New York City and State agencies. Ms. Carin boasts over twenty years of financial and small business development experience; she has worked extensively with minority groups and women-owned businesses. In addition to her work developing the BOC Network, Ms. Carin originated a U.S. Department of Labor demonstration project, which trained NYC employment programs in the application of customized workplace literacy methodologies, and later utilized this methodology to design a customized training programs. She is a Certified Economic Development Finance Professional, a licensed Real Estate Broker, and holds an A.B. from Barnard College.

Don't miss Nancy Carin's impactful insights at our event in the Bronx!
Register now: https://lnkd.in/dbZmRQjA

As a Minority Woman-Owned Business, we honor the women who have come before us and the women who will follow in our footsteps, working towards a more, sustainable, equitable, and inclusive world for all. Happy Women's History Month.

In NYC, Building owners, HDFC, COOP and Condo board members are helping with climate change and reducing their Buildings carbon footprint that contribute to 75% of carbon emissions predominantly coming from our Buildings in the five boroughs.

Short-term and long-term benefits are utility cost reduction and savings ($$$), carbon emissions reduction, improving health and wellbeing for our residents, tenants and community, while also and doing great for the environment 👍🏾.

Find out how USL Technology can help your property https://usltechnology.com/book-a-consultation-nyc/

We understand that Local Law 97 compliance will be no easy feat. That is why we are here to support you in any way possible. NYC Department of Buildings just announced this past week of proposed rules that will provide building owners and operators additional support on the path to compliance.

For more information visit https://hubs.ly/Q01pQ7Rv0

Financial Challenges and Opportunities of Building Electrification

Financial Challenges and Opportunities of Building Electrification Electrification is a relatively feasible step to decarbonizing your building.  Upgrading HVAC systems will reduce utility costs and ghg emissions.

NYC, it's officially heating season! 🌡️Unfortunately, turning up our thermostats means our buildings emit more greenhouse gases daily, as most of the city still relies on natural gas and other combustion fuels. Our account manager, Vincent Hwang, offers insight into electrifying our city.

Did you know that New York City ranks #6 in the EPA's annual Top Cities ranking of metro areas with the most ENERGY STAR certified buildings in 2022 with 256 buildings and 340,600 MTCo2e emissions avoided? New York City continues to achieve tremendous strides in energy cost and pollution reduction through energy efficiency, leading to stronger economies, communities, and cleaner air for all.
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October marks the final stretch to Local Law 84/133 compliance! 🙌 Avoid the $1,250 penalty by printing and displaying your grade in a conspicuous spot outside your building by October 31st. Building Energy Efficiency Ratings can be accessed online in the DOB NOW Public Portal.

For any questions regarding your letter grade or LL84/133 compliance, contact USL Technology.

When it comes to learning how to incorporate sustainability into their building, owners and managers frequently don't know where to begin or whom they need to contact. USL Technology is the solution to connecting building professionals with industry experts who can offer guidance and services along the path of embedding sustainability into daily operations. https://hubs.la/Q01nt7zr0

USL would like to congratulate our energy engineer, Stephanie Almodovar, on successfully completing the Engineering Leadership Certification! 👏🎊 We are so proud of our team and fully support each member in developing their professional knowledge.

The USL team is interconnected by our passion to decarbonize NYC. Visit our website to learn more about our company culture!

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Happy First Day of Fall, New York City! 🍂As temperatures drop and daylight lessens, let's remember to stay vigilant in our sustainable practices. Prevent energy loss by removing your window-unit air conditioner and insulating the window from the outside with a tight-fitting cover. Save energy by switching all lightbulbs to ENERGY STAR-certified LED lightbulbs. In addition, check in with your building operator to ensure your boiler/HVAC has undergone maintenance.

Contact USL Technology to start your retrofit projects and reduce your utility bills for the winter!
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Extreme weather has become more commonplace due to climate change. This summer, we saw numerous climate disasters occur around the world. Although it may not seem like it, New York City is susceptible to the effects of climate change due to coastal storms and sea level rise. Part of our mission is to help building owners implement climate change resiliency strategies.

Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity to recognize and honor the Hispanic community in New York City. With an estimated 2.4 Million residents, New York City's Hispanic population contributes greatly to the city's economy and culture. Our mission aims to contribute and help those same communities in building a healthier and more sustainable environment for them.

On our mission to decarbonize NYC, environmental justice can never be overlooked. When we guide building owners to reduce their building's carbon footprint, we strive to create equitable climate safety. Book a consultation and allow us to help you mitigate the disproportiante effects of climate change because every New Yorker deserves it.

Owners and tenants may appear to gain equally from sustainable building and health solutions however, this may not always be apparent to both parties. Green Leasing is smart, energy-aligned clauses that unlock win-win investments in energy efficiency and sustainability. Learn more about how the relationship between landlord and tenant has brought out the importance of Green Leasing on our latest blog post! https://hubs.la/Q01ljJ4v0

This past weekend, the USL Technology team joined the AIANY Climate Change Tour, featuring sites related to climate change and environmental justice in NYC. While enjoying time outside the office, we ensure that we stay informed on how urban planners, architects, and community groups address storm surges, intense rains, and hotter temperatures. ☀️

The Inflation Reduction Act will help New York's 2.3 million small enterprises, which account for 99.8% of the state's businesses, save money.
Download our free guides and see what incentives are available to pay for upgrades.

While owners of covered buildings are responsible for complying with Local Law 97, renters are also expected to be aware of and carefully evaluate the law's potential effects while negotiating a lease, particularly in multi-tenant buildings in New York City. Actions you can take are outlined on our blog. https://hubs.la/Q01kFk4R0

Check out our latest blog post: : and Engagement https://hubs.la/Q01kgTdq0

Local Law 97: Landlord and Tenant Engagement In order to reduce your building’s carbon footprint, it's important to understand tenant energy consumption and learn strategies to reduce it.

Are cooling systems driving up the cost of electricity in your building? As a commercial landlord, building owner, or building manager, you can lower the amount of energy used by your building and avoid astronomical electricity bills for next summer by making investments in energy-efficient renovations for your heating and cooling, lighting, and appliances.

NYC Accelerator is leading an effort to improve the quality of life and health in our communities by making New York City carbon neutral by 2050. When you lead change in your business, building, or community, we celebrate your accomplishments. Earn the recognition you deserve for your efforts in decarbonizing NYC by enrolling in the NYCA Awards. 🏆 https://hubs.la/Q01k5c4Y0