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The CUNY Building Performance Lab is improving the energy efficiency & performance of public & commercial buildings through research & professional training.

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For this week’s #WeatherizationWednesday, here is a look at the Global Warming Potential (how much they affect global warming compared to plain CO2) of different refrigerants.

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We're restarting the countdown, 6 weeks to go! Don’t wait until the last minute to share your ESPM property with DOB. Need support? The NYC Sustainability Help Center is here to help, for FREE!

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Today’s #WeatherizationWednesday topic: solar gain. If your home is using a lot of energy to offset the heat from the sun, there are several easy ways to reduce solar gain. Options include adding shading through trees & blinds as well as applying glazing treatments on windows.

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🍗 If you often smell what your neighbors are cooking for dinner, it’s very likely that there are several air gaps between your units. Make sure that entry points between units are sealed! #WeatherizationWednesday

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Our team was thrilled to participate in this year’s Brooklyn Sustainable Resource Fair! We had some great conversations about how our trainings can assist property owners in enhancing their buildings energy efficiency. Looking forward to joining again in the future!⚡️

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Systems that provide ventilation can also release heat due to mechanical movement, but did you know that same heat can be recovered to heat other spaces? This practice is called Heat Recovery Ventilation (HRV). #WeatherizationWednesday

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Interested in learning about sustainable architecture principles? Don't miss this opportunity on May 7th to learn how to scale sustainable design practices to meet our building carbon neutrality goals. RSVP at https://t.co/ABfkuHuZwO

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Windows are a crucial part of building weatherization, which is why it is the focus of this weeks #WeatherizationWednesday! Every window has a specific U-value (or thermal conductivity). The higher the U-value, the more heat that can transfer through the window.

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The topic of this week’s #WeatherizationWednesday is occupant comfort. Did you know that there are designated temp ranges for indoor spaces? Relative humidity should always stay between 30-60% but indoor temperature requirements can vary based on heating/cooling needs.

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Welcome to another #WeatherizationWednesday! This is a circuit breaker panel, which distributes electricity throughout the space. If a circuit is overloaded it can “trip”, which means that the system shuts off power to prevent overheating.

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Join GreenHomeNYC and CarbonQuest on April 3rd for an exclusive tour of 1930 Broadway, a pilot project showing how on-site carbon capture can work in constrained spaces to assist buildings with fossil fuel replacement. Register now at https://t.co/uwwG9D16ew

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Are you familiar with the way the potable water system is set up in a typical multifamily building? Water enters from the service entry point and travels upwards through risers. Hot water requires a water heater and sometimes gets recirculated. #WeatherizationWednesday

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In this second #WeatherizationWednesday, we are emphasizing the importance of energy units of measure. All energy releases some form of heat, and there is a common unit of measure that can be used throughout calculations to ensure consistency: the BTU (British Thermal Unit).

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Are you mindful of your buildings annual emissions and metrics? Register for our in-depth course on 4/11 that will help you analyze the effects of different cost-effective projects in YOUR building ahead of LL97. Register now at https://t.co/3A8ivbBjPm

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Happy #WeatherizationWednesday! When it comes to a building's envelope, there are 3 specific boundaries that we must know: thermal, pressure, and moisture. These boundaries can influence energy efficiency in addition to occupant safety & comfort.

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The Women in Sustainability and Energy (WISE) event at the Building Energy Exchange is just around the corner on April 2nd! Don't miss your chance to explore various career paths in sustainability and connect with fellow professionals. Register now: https://t.co/8LX0AsBNcg

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Need some help with LL97 compliance and emission mitigation ahead of your report due this year? Asit Patel is hosting another Your Emissions and Plan course on 4/11! Don't miss out -- register now: https://t.co/3A8ivbBjPm

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Welcome to #WeatherizationWednesdays! In this series, our page will explore some tidbits we’ve gathered from our 1.1 Building Systems course at our partner program, the NY Center for Energy and Carbon Management Training (E-CMT). Follow along with us this next Wednesday!

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🎤 Enhance your presentation skills with expert insights from Will Carlin at the Building Energy Exchange on March 13! RSVP now to learn essential techniques for delivering impactful presentations: https://t.co/D13uKWSOvQ