Local Law 152 (LL152) requires periodic gas piping inspections in New York City. In practice, this means any building that isn’t a one- or two-family home – i.e. three-family or larger – must have its gas lines inspected every four years. (Small homes are exempt as “R-3” occupancy.)
Many New York City homes and apartment buildings still rely on heating oil, but that fuel has changed a lot in recent years. Today New York mandates ultra-low sulfur (15 ppm) No. 2 heating oil blended with renewable biodiesel – known as Bioheat® fuel – to cut pollution.
New York City is making a decisive move toward cleaner, more sustainable energy. At the center of this shift is the phasing out of No. 4 heating oil—a fuel once widely used across the city’s residential and commercial buildings.
Don’t wait for the first cold snap to find out your boiler isn’t ready. In New York City, your boiler isn’t just another system—it’s the backbone of comfort, safety, and compliance.
When temperatures drop in Queens, you need more than a quick fix — you need an energy partner you can count on.
Learn how NYC’s Local Law 97 affects your building’s energy use and emissions. Energo helps property owners meet compliance, cut costs, and avoid penalties.
If you heat your home with oil in New York City, you’ve probably heard the term “No. 2 heating oil.” In fact, about heating oil basics: this fuel – No.2 – is by far the most common grade used in residential heating fuel tanks across NYC.
Staten Island homeowners and building owners have numerous heating oil companies to choose from. How do you determine which NYC oil supplier is the best for your needs?
Managing a property in New York City during the winter comes with a unique set of challenges. Keeping tenants warm and satisfied while also controlling energy costs is a difficult balancing act.
Home heating in New York City is undergoing a quiet revolution. Driven by NYC building energy laws and ambitious climate initiatives, the traditional ways of heating houses and apartment buildings are evolving toward cleaner, greener methods.
