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March 23rd, 2023

The NYC Grid System: How You Can Help the City Reduce Electrical Grid Strain and Improve Sustainability

With the passing of Local Law 97, property managers must prioritize environmental initiatives and upgrades by 2024 or risk penalties and fines. Compliance with the new law is part of the state and city’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2050. Without essential changes, the NYC grid system risks significant power strain

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March 9th, 2023

The LED Light Bulb Revolution: How LED Bulbs Can Improve the Energy Efficiency and Appearance of Your Building

If you own or manage properties in New York City, you probably spend a fortune on light bulbs. But it doesn’t have to be that way. New LED bulb technology is leading a light bulb revolution. You can save money and make any building look better by using LED bulbs instead of conventional incandescent ones.

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February 23rd, 2023

Science Quiz Questions About Electricity: How Well Do You Understand Basic Power and Electrical Wiring Concepts?

If you’re a regular reader of the Bolt Electric blog posts, you know we review electrical terminology and trivia from time to time. How well have you been paying attention? In this science quiz, questions about electricity will test your knowledge and memory. The more you understand these concepts as a building owner or property

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February 9th, 2023

Electrical Upgrades to Consider in 2023

For condo and co-op owners who want to list their properties on the market or for those who want to build equity, electrical improvements should be high on the to-do list. Here are six upgrades that increase home value, and they also benefit quality of life for occupants. Many are updates that are relatively simple

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January 26th, 2023

How Electrical Technology Is Changing Security for Condo Buildings

In the old days of New York City, many apartment buildings had a doorman stationed in the lobby 24/7 for security and concierge-style services. While this tradition continued with the advent of condos and co-ops, it has contributed to astronomic real estate and rental prices, as everyone began demanding a doorman building. Having a doorman

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January 12th, 2023

The Most Important Electrical Inventions and Discoveries in History

While no one discovered electricity – it’s always been a part of our natural world – there were many scientists and inventors over the years who learned how to harness it for life-changing results. Here are some of the most important electrical inventions and discoveries for you to ponder during this season of light when

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December 8th, 2022

How Electricity Changed Our Lives: What Domestic Life Was Like in NYC Before Electricity Through the Mid-20th Century

If you’re like most folks in New York City, you probably come home from work, flip a switch, and enjoy the bright lights in your kitchen or living room. You pull a cold drink from the fridge, turn on the television, and use your mobile phone to raise the heat with your smart thermostat. Want

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November 21st, 2022

Are Portable Electric Heaters Safe? The Pros and Cons of Space Heaters and Better Alternatives for Increased Warmth in Winter

With winter approaching, many New York City residents will be turning up the heat. But if the warmth their radiators give isn’t adequate, tenants may supplement steam heat with portable electric heaters. Are portable electric heaters safe, though? Let’s look at the advantages and risks of portable heaters, as well as some alternatives that we

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November 7th, 2022

Preparing for Winter Weather: Tips to Stay Warmer and Save Energy

With the beautiful fall foliage in the parks, Halloween, and Thanksgiving around the corner, it’s hard to imagine winter will be arriving in New York City soon. But cold weather will be here sooner than you think. If you’re a property owner or manager, there are ways to get ahead of the game. Here are

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October 10th, 2022

What to Do If the Power Goes Out in New York City (and What Not to Do Too)

Although we get power outages in New York City in the summer, winter storms are another time for concern about blackouts. With colder weather approaching, here are some tips for what to do if the power goes out. Many of these suggestions apply to summer blackouts, too, so you’ll know what to do year-round if

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