What Renewable Energy Options Are Available for NYC Buildings?

New York City has been making great strides in incorporating renewable energy sources into its buildings in order to reduce its carbon footprint and combat climate change. As a bustling urban center, NYC has a unique set of challenges and opportunities when it comes to renewable energy. Latitude Compliance [...]

Can I Use Renewable Energy Credits for My NYC Building?

Renewable Energy Credits (RECS) are documented credits NYC building owners can use to show that at least some of their electric power was obtained from a renewable source. While you may not utilize any renewable energy systems in your actual building (like solar power), you can still get credit for [...]

Latitude Introduces: Building Decarbonization Internship Program 2022

Building Decarbonization Internship Program 2022 We are excited to announce our second internship program- this time with NYC Accelerator's Building Decarbonization Internship Program and NYSERDA's Clean Energy Internship Program. With Local Law 97 reaching its first deadline in less than two years, our clients, subcontractors and designers fumble with the complexities [...]

Research Team Summer 2021: Carbon Capture, Storage and Utilization By: Swara Desai

Carbon Capture Storage and Utilization Introducing Swara Desai who took part in our Building Sustainability Research Team Summer 2021 on the topic of Carbon Capture, Storage and Utilization.   Swara D. recently received her masters in architecture from the Spitzer School of Architecture (CUNY) . She appreciates all forms of [...]

Research Team Summer 2021: NYC Solar By: Sam Neiderberger

NYC Solar Introducing Sam Neiderberger who took part in our Building Sustainability Research Team Summer 2021 on the topic of  New York City Solar.   Sam N. is perusing his degree in Environmental Management and Protection in California Polytechnic State University. He is currently taking courses on sustainability implementation methods [...]