Low-income renters, families with children, and new immigrants to the city are more vulnerable of being cold in their homes during the winter due to outdated homes.
🏠 Know The Law: Landlords must provide heat from October 1 to May 31. During the day (6 AM–10 PM), if it’s below 55°F outside, the indoor temperature must be at least 68°F. At night (10 PM–6 AM), it must be at least 62°F. Hot water must be available year-round at 120°F or higher.
🚨 No Heat or Hot Water? First, contact your landlord. If they’re unresponsive, file a complaint by calling 311, TTY (212) 504-4115, or using 311ONLINE or 311MOBILE.
🧤Ways to Stay Warm: Stay warm by layering up with thermal clothing, socks, and beanies, while optimizing your home’s warmth using draft stoppers, heavy curtains, and reflective foil behind radiators. Use clever tricks like heating your bed with hot water bottles or flannel sheets, sipping warm drinks, and insulating windows with bubble wrap to stay cozy without relying too much on heating. Check out local heating and warming centers as well!
💬 How do YOU cope with cold winter months? Share your experiences below! 👇
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Low-income renters, families with children, and new immigrants to the city are more vulnerable of being cold in their homes during the winter due to outdated homes.
🏠 Know The Law: Landlords must provide heat from October 1 to May 31. During the day (6 AM–10 PM), if it’s below 55°F outside, the indoor temperature must be at least 68°F. At night (10 PM–6 AM), it must be at least 62°F. Hot water must be available year-round at 120°F or higher.
🚨 No Heat or Hot Water? First, contact your landlord. If they’re unresponsive, file a complaint by calling 311, TTY (212) 504-4115, or using 311ONLINE or 311MOBILE.
💬 How can NYC ensure warm, affordable homes for all? Share your ideas below! 👇
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How does energy sustainability fit into your life? For one New Yorker, it’s about balancing a tight budget with lifelong habits of being mindful—turning off lights, using AC only when needed, and finding pride in simple solutions.
🎯 Why this matters:
🌍 Sustainability Starts at Home - Everyday actions, like easy insulation fixes or reducing waste, add up to meaningful change.
💡 A Culture of Consciousness - Sharing tips and creating a sense of pride around energy awareness can inspire communities to act collectively.
🤝 Motivating Hope - Building a sustainable future isn’t just about saving energy—it’s about fostering optimism and connection.
💬 What’s your energy story? How do you approach energy sustainability in your daily life? Share your thoughts below!
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💡 Struggling with high energy bills? Let’s talk about solutions!
🔹 Need Help Paying?
• Ask your energy provider about savings and payment plans.
• Search online for local energy assistance programs.
• Explore HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program) or UAP for vulnerable individuals like seniors or disabled residents.
🔹 Want Lower Bills?
• Use insulation, energy-efficient appliances, and seal leaks.
• NYC residents: Check out the Clean and Tune Benefit for heating maintenance and efficiency upgrades like smart thermostats.
💬 What energy policies would help YOU? Share your ideas below and push for energy justice! ⚡🔥
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Did you know nearly 28% of New Yorkers experience energy insecurity? That’s a staggering number of families battling cold apartments and unaffordable heating bills during harsh winters. ❄️🏙️
Low-income renters, families with children, and new immigrants to the city are more vulnerable of being cold in their homes during the winter due to outdated homes.
🏠 Know The Law: Landlords must provide heat from October 1 to May 31. During the day (6 AM–10 PM), if it’s below 55°F outside, the indoor temperature must be at least 68°F. At night (10 PM–6 AM), it must be at least 62°F. Hot water must be available year-round at 120°F or higher.
🚨 No Heat or Hot Water? First, contact your landlord. If they’re unresponsive, file a complaint by calling 311, TTY (212) 504-4115, or using 311ONLINE or 311MOBILE.
💬 How can NYC ensure warm, affordable homes for all? Share your ideas below! 👇
@columbiapublichealth
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🌟 Energy insecurity is a challenge we can tackle together—and every action counts! 💡 Here’s how being mindful about energy helps:
✨ Fight Climate Change – Lower energy use means fewer carbon emissions, making our future brighter and greener.
💰 Save Big – Cutting energy waste slashes those utility bills, leaving more for what matters most.
🌎 Protect Resources – Every watt saved reduces demand for non-renewable fuels like coal and oil.
⚡ Ease the Grid – Efficient energy use helps prevent power outages and keeps communities powered up!
✅ Small Changes, Big Impact:
• Use natural light whenever possible. 🌞
• Unplug devices when not in use—they’re silent energy drainers!
• Invest in energy-efficient appliances for long-term savings.
Together, we can make NYC more sustainable—one choice at a time. 🌍✨
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Energy Insecurity: Real Talk from the Streets 🌆🔥❄️
How do people experience energy insecurity in NYC? StreetTalk videos bring everyday voices to the forefront, shining a light on a challenge that many face but very few talk about. 🗣️💡
🎯 Why this matters:
• Energy is a Human Right - Many struggle to keep the heat on during the winter or the AC running in the summer. It’s not just inconvenient—it’s life-altering.
• Elevating Voices - By hitting the streets, we amplify real stories from real people, helping to make energy insecurity visible and relatable.
• Inspire Solutions - Understanding these challenges is the first step to creating a fairer, more resilient energy system.
💬 What’s your experience? Energy insecurity impacts us all differently. Share your thoughts below and help us keep this critical conversation going! 👇
Follow @hotandcold_nyc for more powerful stories and solutions about energy insecurity.
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Are you cold in your home? 🏙️
According to the NYC Heat Law, you are entitled to have your apartment kept at 68 degrees during the day if it’s below 55 degrees outside. At night, it is 62 degrees, regardless of the outdoor temperature.
🗽If you are a tenant in New York City without adequate heat or hot water, contact your landlord first. This is the easiest way to resolve housing quality issues. If your landlord is unresponsive, file a complaint by:
Calling 311 or Teletypewriters (TTY) at (212) 504-4115 📲
To learn more about what happens next, visit the New York City Housing Preservation and Development webpage on what to expect when reporting a quality or safety issue.
🔗 https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/report-a-maintenance-issue.page
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