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A new digital media publication dedicated to documenting New York’s transition to clean energy where it is hardest: In residential buildings.
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A digital media publication dedicated to documenting New York’s transition to clean energy
www.skylight.nyc
Skylight is a new website magazine featuring stories about New Yorkers leading the clean energy transition in their own homes.
Follow us to stay updated on the latest emissions solutions in our city, and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter.
www.skylight.nyc/
Follow us to stay updated on the latest emissions solutions in our city, and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter.
www.skylight.nyc/
Come join Skylight on Nov. 20 to play Energetic, the model decarbonization board game featured in our latest Q&A with its developer, Richard Reiss. Register now at the link in bio!
November 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Come join Skylight on Nov. 20 to play Energetic, the model decarbonization board game featured in our latest Q&A with its developer, Richard Reiss. Register now at the link in bio!
This 1960s co-op in Midtown East was one of the first in the city to swap district steam for fully electric heating and cooling. Read more about the co-op’s ambitious switch at skylight.nyc.
#coop #locallaw97 #inwood
#coop #locallaw97 #inwood
November 12, 2025 at 4:02 PM
This 1960s co-op in Midtown East was one of the first in the city to swap district steam for fully electric heating and cooling. Read more about the co-op’s ambitious switch at skylight.nyc.
#coop #locallaw97 #inwood
#coop #locallaw97 #inwood
Skylight exists to ensure our city delivers on its clean energy transition goals. If you value reporting that reflects these goals, this is the time to support our work. Donate here:
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November 11, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Skylight exists to ensure our city delivers on its clean energy transition goals. If you value reporting that reflects these goals, this is the time to support our work. Donate here:
tinyurl.com/yuuf56ck
tinyurl.com/yuuf56ck
Come play with us! Here's a link to sign up for our upcoming Energetic game night: www.eventbrite.com/e/november-e...
November 10, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Come play with us! Here's a link to sign up for our upcoming Energetic game night: www.eventbrite.com/e/november-e...
Check out our recap of Skylight's first event, a clean energy building retrofit tour at the Charlton House, live now: https://www.skylight.nyc/articles/resources/skylight-tour-charlton-house-recap
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November 9, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Check out our recap of Skylight's first event, a clean energy building retrofit tour at the Charlton House, live now: https://www.skylight.nyc/articles/resources/skylight-tour-charlton-house-recap
After larger infrastructure solutions proved unworkable, Inwood Park Apartments installed “Cozys” — thermostatic radiator enclosures made by Kelvin that improve temperature control. Learn how they work to boost comfort and efficiency in pre-war buildings:
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November 6, 2025 at 3:40 PM
After larger infrastructure solutions proved unworkable, Inwood Park Apartments installed “Cozys” — thermostatic radiator enclosures made by Kelvin that improve temperature control. Learn how they work to boost comfort and efficiency in pre-war buildings:
https://tinyurl.com/5d5xkaz5
https://tinyurl.com/5d5xkaz5
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#ResistanceEarth
In her soon-to-be-released book Clearing the Air, data scientist Hannah Ritchie shows that we're making real progress toward decarbonization and that combating climate change doesn't have to cost more or inhibit economic growth.
www.vox.com/podcasts/466...
In her soon-to-be-released book Clearing the Air, data scientist Hannah Ritchie shows that we're making real progress toward decarbonization and that combating climate change doesn't have to cost more or inhibit economic growth.
www.vox.com/podcasts/466...
We can have growth while fighting climate change
How to change your mind on the climate’s future, according to data scientist Hannah Ritchie.
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November 4, 2025 at 12:45 AM
#ResistanceEarth
In her soon-to-be-released book Clearing the Air, data scientist Hannah Ritchie shows that we're making real progress toward decarbonization and that combating climate change doesn't have to cost more or inhibit economic growth.
www.vox.com/podcasts/466...
In her soon-to-be-released book Clearing the Air, data scientist Hannah Ritchie shows that we're making real progress toward decarbonization and that combating climate change doesn't have to cost more or inhibit economic growth.
www.vox.com/podcasts/466...
If you're voting tomorrow and you care about the future of NYC's residential building stock, read our primer on where the mayoral candidates stand on Local Law 97!
As the mayoral race draws to a close, one key issue has been largely overlooked: the city’s clean energy transition. Where do the candidates stand on Local Law 97, NYC’s landmark climate law? Read Skylight’s breakdown of their individual takes here:
https://tinyurl.com/49r343ak
https://tinyurl.com/49r343ak
What the candidates for mayor have to say about New York’s… | Skylight
Local Law 97 has been up for discussion at the past few mayoral debates. Who we elect on November 4 will decide the policy's fate.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:07 PM
If you're voting tomorrow and you care about the future of NYC's residential building stock, read our primer on where the mayoral candidates stand on Local Law 97!
An Inwood co-op building discovered how hard decarbonization can be when they realized their plan for a fuel upgrade could cost them millions of dollars:
https://tinyurl.com/yhyva5az
📝: Meg Duff
https://tinyurl.com/yhyva5az
📝: Meg Duff
After an eye-popping quote for gas, an Inwood building… | Skylight
A $3 million quote for infrastructure upgrades from Con Edison sent the Inwood Park Apartments co-op searching for another solution
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November 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
An Inwood co-op building discovered how hard decarbonization can be when they realized their plan for a fuel upgrade could cost them millions of dollars:
https://tinyurl.com/yhyva5az
📝: Meg Duff
https://tinyurl.com/yhyva5az
📝: Meg Duff
For our first clean energy tour, Skylight welcomed an exclusive group of homeowners to the Charlton House in Soho to witness the building’s energy upgrades and meet the people behind them. Swipe through to see photos from the event!
November 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM
For our first clean energy tour, Skylight welcomed an exclusive group of homeowners to the Charlton House in Soho to witness the building’s energy upgrades and meet the people behind them. Swipe through to see photos from the event!
Skylight is introducing you to the team that keeps our publication running efficiently — just like the energy solutions we cover. First up, meet Emily Driehaus, Skylight’s go-to fact-checker!
October 31, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Skylight is introducing you to the team that keeps our publication running efficiently — just like the energy solutions we cover. First up, meet Emily Driehaus, Skylight’s go-to fact-checker!
As the mayoral race draws to a close, one key issue has been largely overlooked: the city’s clean energy transition. Where do the candidates stand on Local Law 97, NYC’s landmark climate law? Read Skylight’s breakdown of their individual takes here:
https://tinyurl.com/49r343ak
https://tinyurl.com/49r343ak
What the candidates for mayor have to say about New York’s… | Skylight
Local Law 97 has been up for discussion at the past few mayoral debates. Who we elect on November 4 will decide the policy's fate.
tinyurl.com
October 29, 2025 at 7:54 PM
As the mayoral race draws to a close, one key issue has been largely overlooked: the city’s clean energy transition. Where do the candidates stand on Local Law 97, NYC’s landmark climate law? Read Skylight’s breakdown of their individual takes here:
https://tinyurl.com/49r343ak
https://tinyurl.com/49r343ak
Skylight's first public event is two days away! Don't miss out on the tour of Two Charlton Owners Corp. to learn how the co-op achieved compliance with Local Law 97. Sign up promptly, as attendance is limited to 15 property owners:
https://tinyurl.com/yv52nxc9
https://tinyurl.com/yv52nxc9
Clean Energy Building Tour | Skylight
A digital media publication dedicated to documenting New York’s transition to clean energy
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October 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Skylight's first public event is two days away! Don't miss out on the tour of Two Charlton Owners Corp. to learn how the co-op achieved compliance with Local Law 97. Sign up promptly, as attendance is limited to 15 property owners:
https://tinyurl.com/yv52nxc9
https://tinyurl.com/yv52nxc9
This morning, Urban Land Institute and MOCEJ published a new report on a Local Law 97 compliance roadmap for NYC co-ops — where diverse ownership and financial constraints make the clean energy transition most difficult. Read it here: ulidigitalmarketing.blob.core.windows.net/ulidcnc/site...
October 23, 2025 at 4:21 PM
This morning, Urban Land Institute and MOCEJ published a new report on a Local Law 97 compliance roadmap for NYC co-ops — where diverse ownership and financial constraints make the clean energy transition most difficult. Read it here: ulidigitalmarketing.blob.core.windows.net/ulidcnc/site...
www.harlemworldmagazine.com/the-met-laun... "According to DCAS, the improvements will cut The Met’s greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 2,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent—comparable to taking more than 400 cars off the road." Good to see institutions rising to the challenge of decarb!
The Met Launches $25M Energy Efficiency Overhaul
The museum announced a $25m project to modernize its lighting and control systems, one of the largest city-funded energy efficiency efforts.
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October 22, 2025 at 2:59 PM
www.harlemworldmagazine.com/the-met-laun... "According to DCAS, the improvements will cut The Met’s greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 2,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent—comparable to taking more than 400 cars off the road." Good to see institutions rising to the challenge of decarb!
ATTENTION 🚨: October’s newsletter features Skylight's tenth edition, focused on Inwood Park Co-ops, a building that collided head on with $3 million bill for a natural gas boiler conversion. Subscribe to read more:
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Get the latest on how New Yorkers are switching over to clean energy in their homes right now! Skylight’s monthly newsletter is sent out on the last…
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October 22, 2025 at 1:45 PM
ATTENTION 🚨: October’s newsletter features Skylight's tenth edition, focused on Inwood Park Co-ops, a building that collided head on with $3 million bill for a natural gas boiler conversion. Subscribe to read more:
https://bit.ly/4lUhtav
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We have only a few spots left on our clean energy housing tour! Join us next week:
We’re just two weeks away from Skylight's building tour at Two Charlton Owners Corp., a co-op that has transformed its operations to meet NYC’s ambitious climate goals. Attendance is capped at 15 homeowners — RSVP now to secure your place:
https://tinyurl.com/yv52nxc9
#skylight #homeowner #nyc
https://tinyurl.com/yv52nxc9
#skylight #homeowner #nyc
Clean Energy Building Tour | Skylight
A digital media publication dedicated to documenting New York’s transition to clean energy
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October 21, 2025 at 2:27 PM
We have only a few spots left on our clean energy housing tour! Join us next week:
Read more here in Skylight’s Q&A with Richard Reiss, the developer of Energetic, a board game where players work together to model decarbonizing New York City:
tinyurl.com/exvfzbx2
tinyurl.com/exvfzbx2
October 20, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Read more here in Skylight’s Q&A with Richard Reiss, the developer of Energetic, a board game where players work together to model decarbonizing New York City:
tinyurl.com/exvfzbx2
tinyurl.com/exvfzbx2
Check out how shareholders at the Madison built their building's culture of efficiency — and read more about what that culture allowed them to achieve at skylight.nyc.
October 17, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Check out how shareholders at the Madison built their building's culture of efficiency — and read more about what that culture allowed them to achieve at skylight.nyc.
We’re just two weeks away from Skylight's building tour at Two Charlton Owners Corp., a co-op that has transformed its operations to meet NYC’s ambitious climate goals. Attendance is capped at 15 homeowners — RSVP now to secure your place:
https://tinyurl.com/yv52nxc9
#skylight #homeowner #nyc
https://tinyurl.com/yv52nxc9
#skylight #homeowner #nyc
Clean Energy Building Tour | Skylight
A digital media publication dedicated to documenting New York’s transition to clean energy
tinyurl.com
October 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM
We’re just two weeks away from Skylight's building tour at Two Charlton Owners Corp., a co-op that has transformed its operations to meet NYC’s ambitious climate goals. Attendance is capped at 15 homeowners — RSVP now to secure your place:
https://tinyurl.com/yv52nxc9
#skylight #homeowner #nyc
https://tinyurl.com/yv52nxc9
#skylight #homeowner #nyc
Decarbonizing NYC is no small feat — so Richard Reiss, founder of City Atlas, has turned this complex challenge into a board game. Read our latest Q&A with Reiss here:
https://tinyurl.com/exvfzbx2
https://tinyurl.com/exvfzbx2
“It’s a very game-like problem: You’re trying to build… | Skylight
A Q&A with Richard Reiss, developer of decarbonization board game Energetic and founder of City Atlas
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October 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Decarbonizing NYC is no small feat — so Richard Reiss, founder of City Atlas, has turned this complex challenge into a board game. Read our latest Q&A with Reiss here:
https://tinyurl.com/exvfzbx2
https://tinyurl.com/exvfzbx2
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@skylightnyc.bsky.social has a great idea, a Local Law 97 Clean Energy Building Tour. Check out buildings that are decarbonizing - maybe one like yours - and see how they work.
www.skylight.nyc/events/2025-...
10/29; this is capped at 15, & it's 2 Charlton St., Manhattan
@petesikora.bsky.social
www.skylight.nyc/events/2025-...
10/29; this is capped at 15, & it's 2 Charlton St., Manhattan
@petesikora.bsky.social
Clean Energy Building Tour | Skylight
A digital media publication dedicated to documenting New York’s transition to clean energy
www.skylight.nyc
October 8, 2025 at 10:05 PM
@skylightnyc.bsky.social has a great idea, a Local Law 97 Clean Energy Building Tour. Check out buildings that are decarbonizing - maybe one like yours - and see how they work.
www.skylight.nyc/events/2025-...
10/29; this is capped at 15, & it's 2 Charlton St., Manhattan
@petesikora.bsky.social
www.skylight.nyc/events/2025-...
10/29; this is capped at 15, & it's 2 Charlton St., Manhattan
@petesikora.bsky.social
Could be useful for Skylight readers: Join CUNY BPL in a LL97 workshop to start planning!
Don't have an LL97 plan yet for your building? There are still tickets left for our Oct 28th session of the LL97 Your Emissions and Plan class! Register now to secure your spot in this FREE workshop: tinyurl.com/youremission...
October 7, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Could be useful for Skylight readers: Join CUNY BPL in a LL97 workshop to start planning!