Category: Educational & Informational

We own a brownstone in Clinton Hill and are interested in installing solar panels but have no idea how to go about it or choose a product or contractor to do this. Do you have any good resources or organizations? – Lai-Wan

I’m seeking a small quantity of reclaimed lumber for a project. Anyone in the NYC metro area who supplies reclaimed wood? Thanks for your thoughts. – Bob

Hi – I have been trying to get an answer to this for a while but to no avail. In NYC many brownstones are heated with single-pipe steam heating. Often the apts are too hot and people open windows to cool them down. If, instead of opening the window, I put insulation on the heating…

Hello, I am currently selecting furniture for a non-profit organization (I am with an Allsteel dealership) and was wondering if you might assist me in finding environmentally friendly casegoods and seating? Thank you in advance! Elisa Borgatti Elisa,

Hello, have been considering switching to a green supplier of electricity for about a year or so, however the fact that it is slightly higher than what I’m paying for traditional electricity, is a major deterrent. It was with great interest that I read Anne-Lise Breuning’s testimonial regarding her experience with switching, and wondered how…

Hello, I want to take my residential home green. I need info on local suppliers or contractors that can help me do that. I live on Staten Island, 10310. Any info you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Chris

Hello, Do you know of any places that do organic/eco-friendly upholstery furniture cleaning in New York city? Thanks, Elaine

I am looking for upholstered furniture vendors that make eco-friendly products. Thanks, Charles Moran

I’d like to learn more about how to convert my Cape Cod into a green house. Please recommend resources and contacts in NYC. Celeste Beatty

I am looking for a list of contractors and architects who specialize in sustainable building/renovation/demolition in Manhattan or NYC generally. Do you all maintain such a list or know somebody who does? Thanks for the great work, Shannon