There are many things the mayor could do to make his buildings more energy efficient, experts said. A brief inspection of the exterior of Mr. de Blasio’s buildings suggested that he has not taken many basic measures. There was a half-inch gap under the front door of the two-story rental building, with nothing in place to prevent drafts. Advertisement Continue reading the main storyMr. de Blasio’s buildings are much smaller: One is about 1,500 square feet, and the other is about 1,250 square feet, according to city data. Studies show that buildings account for about 70 percent of greenhouse gas emissions in New York City, through energy used for heating, cooling and electricity.

Source: New York Times September 20, 2017 20:37 UTC