David Unger, founder and CEO of Sentient Buildings
NEW YORK CITY—With Mayor Bill de Blasio signing into law the Climate Mobilization Act, medium-sized to large buildings will be required to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030 and 80% by 2050.
David Unger, the founder and CEO of Sentient Buildings, a company that focuses on making buildings greener, provided a GlobeSt.com interview to describe steps companies can take to meet the new requirements. For property owners in other cities and states, although it might not be required by law—taking such actions will help fight global warming and could also save money.
Unger's company provides technology that helps owners manage and conserve energy and reduce operating costs. New York City's Green New Deal rolls out in phases, setting carbon emission limits for buildings beginning in 2024.
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Betsy Kim
Betsy Kim was the bureau chief, East Coast, and New York City reporter for Real Estate Forum and GlobeSt.com. As a lawyer and journalist, Betsy has worked as the director of editorial and content for LexisNexis Lawyers.com, a TV/multi-media journalist for NBC and CBS affiliated TV stations in the Midwest, and an associate producer at Court TV.
