Recently Intro 115 was introduced in the New York City Council. This intro is well-intentioned as a safety measure, but would have a materially negative impact on the Co-op community in the form of much higher fuel bills; wasted energy consumption, and another major hurdle in complying with Local Law 97.
The Intro simply states “ During the period from October first through May thirty-first, centrally-supplied heat, in any dwelling in which such heat is required to be provided, shall be furnished so as to maintain, in every portion of such dwelling used or occupied for living purposes:
(1) between the hours of six a.m. and ten p.m., a temperature of at least [sixty-eight] seventy degrees Fahrenheit whenever the outside temperature falls below fifty-five degrees; and
(2) between the hours of ten p.m. and six a.m., a temperature of at least [sixty-two] sixty-six degrees Fahrenheit.” This raise in mandated temperatures serve no materially beneficial purpose and will be a tremendous hardship for the Co-op community.
Please see the PCCC Press release for further details.
In addition, if you wish to contact your NY City Council Member and voice your opposition to this Intro, please hit the link below (courtesy of REBNY) and follow the instructions.