{"id":3873,"date":"2024-06-14T02:45:54","date_gmt":"2024-06-14T06:45:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thecotocongroup.com\/?p=3873"},"modified":"2026-02-03T09:06:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T09:06:48","slug":"weatherizing-your-building-to-reduce-energy-usage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thecotocongroup.com\/blog\/weatherizing-your-building-to-reduce-energy-usage\/","title":{"rendered":"Weatherizing Your Building in New York City to Improve Energy Efficiency"},"content":{"rendered":"

As a wave of change is sweeping across the nation due to the mandate of Local Laws, America is focusing on energy efficiency. Without a doubt, the Local Laws are increasingly mandating weatherization upgrades of buildings for good reasons. Not only does it reduce energy usage,<\/span> but it also saves money and creates a better living or working environment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Are you intrigued or confused by this change? If so, do not worry; in this blog, we will talk about weatherization and how you can modify your building in order to comply with the Local Laws. We will break down the concept and why it matters.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Additionally, we will see if we can hire a professional to guide us all the way. So, let’s get ready to learn how to adapt to this change and transform your space accordingly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>What is weatherization?\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

Weatherization refers to home improvements or renovations that reduce the energy we use. It includes all the alterations we make to our space in order to make it more comfortable. For example,\u00a0 moisture control, air sealing, insulation of doors, windows, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For example, air sealing your building can prevent unwanted cold air from gushing in during the winter. This can help improve the temperature of the rooms, and therefore, you will use the heater less often. Eventually, this will lead to energy efficiency and, hence, a lighter utility bill.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

After getting acquainted with the concept, you must now think about <\/span>how to reduce energy consumption. To understand the strategies, let’s continue reading the next section.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>Home energy assessment\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

This is the first step that you must take. Also known as home energy audits, such assessments can be beneficial to help you understand the whole picture. It helps you gain knowledge on your space’s energy use, comfort, and safety. Importantly, it also shows you the areas you can fix in order to save energy and improve the comfort of your home. However, there are two ways in which you can evaluate this. If you are a DIY person, you can do this yourself, or if you are someone who likes to rely on professional assistance, you can call an energy assessor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>Finding and selecting an energy assessor<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

You can contact your state or local weatherization office so that they can help you find a local company that performs audits. Alternatively, you can check out the<\/span> Residential Energy Services Network<\/span><\/a> or the<\/span> U.S. Department of Energy’s Home Energy Score<\/span><\/a> program to find energy assessors near you. You can also contact a third-party consulting firm like the Cotocon Group, which specializes in helping optimize the<\/span> energy consumed by buildings.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, you must be sure that they have the necessary credentials, such as the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Engineers Building Energy Assessment Professional certification. Or the Association of Energy Engineers Certified Energy Auditor certification, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n

It should be noted that before the assessor visits your house, you can make a list of any existing problems like drafty rooms. Apart from this, you can also have a copy of your utility bills so that you can show them. The assessor will use such information to gain an understanding of what to look for during the assessment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>Common recommendations from professionals\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n