I work on energy policy in NRDC’s New York Office – advocating for the implementation of policies that increase energy efficiency and renewable energy deployment and promote sustainable communities and smart growth, with a primary focus on New York State and New York City.
Posted May 1, 2012 by Donna DeCostanzo in Solving Global Warming
New York City has demonstrated its continued leadership on sustainability and addressing climate change with the adoption of “Zone Green”, an amendment to New York City's zoning resolution that will make it easier to build new green buildings, as well as retrofit older...continued→
Posted April 22, 2011 by Donna DeCostanzo in Living Sustainably, Solving Global Warming
The update to PlaNYC - New York City’s long-term plan for a sustainable future – which was released yesterday, continues to demonstrate Mayor Bloomberg’s leadership on clean energy and climate change. There is an important role for cities to play...continued→
Posted December 15, 2009 by Donna DeCostanzo in Solving Global Warming
Last week, the New York City Council overwhelmingly adopted a landmark package of green buildings legislation that will greatly increase the energy efficiency of existing buildings. In addition to creating a New York City Energy Conservation Code, the suite of...continued→
Posted December 7, 2009 by Donna DeCostanzo in Solving Global Warming
The New York City Council is expected to vote this Wednesday on four critical bills that together comprise one of the country’s most comprehensive efforts to reduce energy consumption in existing buildings. These four bills (Proposed Int. Nos. 476-A, 564-A,...continued→
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