New York City has inaugurated its first all-electric skyscraper, 505 State Street, a 44-story tower surrounded by buildings that rely heavily on gas and oil for energy. This pioneering building is designed to offer luxury living with significantly reduced emissions, standing out in a cityscape where gas and oil are responsible for 40% of NYC's emissions. The skyscraper features modern amenities such as induction cooktops, heat pumps, and smart thermostats in every apartment, aligning with a broader push towards sustainability. This development coincides with Earth Week, during which the Empire State Building, another iconic structure, celebrated a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions through a collaboration with the Department of Energy.
This new building is New York City's first all-electric tower, with induction cooktops, heat pumps and smart thermostats in every apartment https://t.co/EWm9GVk1nr
A look inside New York's first all-electric skyscraper, which offers luxury apartments with a greener lifestyle https://t.co/NXik6cE0fN
I just flipped the switch — to light New York City green for Earth Week 🌎 Fun fact: the @EmpireStateBldg has worked with @ENERGY to slash its greenhouse gas emissions by 50%. https://t.co/JBTb383WxJ
#NewYork’s first electric skyscraper promises luxury with lower emissions https://t.co/5QNrOqgWjc https://t.co/dRrHV4NBet
All Electricity in NYC! A 44-story tower, "Surrounded by buildings that rely heavily on gas and oil for energy, 505 State Street is New York’s first all-electric skyscraper." Gas-and oil-burning furnaces & water heaters emit 40% of NYC emissions. https://t.co/7XiNN9NZCU