How buildings can switch to cleaner heating fuel

Building owners, managers and coop/condo board presidents can use the resources below to understand the steps necessary to switch to cleaner heating fuels and begin making the change.

Step by step guide will walk you through the steps necessary to assess your heating options, decide on a fuel and make the change.

No. 2 oil fact sheet explains why burning No. 2 oil could cost about the same as burning dirty No. 4 oil.

Frequently asked questions for gas conversions in the ConEd territory.

Overview of state and city laws highlights the key dates and regulations of the DEP Rule, Local Law 43-2010 and state law on heating oil.

Incentives guide provides links to resources that can reduce the costs of switching, such as grants from NYSERDA and local utilities.

Frequently asked questions for owners and coop boards with questions about switching from No. 4 or No. 6 heating oil to cleaner fuels.

Related research and reports

These resources explain the health threat from dirty heating oil and the distribution of air pollution in New York City neighborhoods.

• The Bottom of the Barrel
  EDF's report making the case for cleaner heating fuel.
• IPI Residual Risks and update report
  The New York University Law School Institute for Policy Integrity evaluated the health, environmental and financial benefits of switching to cleaner heating fuels.
• NYCCAS Winter Air Monitoring Report 2008/2009 [PDF]
  The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene commissioned the New York City Community Air Survey (NYCCAS) to take local readings of air quality throughout the city.
• PlaNYC - Air Quality initiative
  The Office of the Mayor of New York City has published a plan to improve NYC air.