Local Law 97 compliance
Groundbreaking climate legislation sets carbon emission caps for energy use for NYC’s large buildings.
Buildings are responsible for 2/3 of NYC’s annual CO2 emissions
75%
Buildings
33,400,000 metric tons
35%
Transportation
15,400,000 metric tons
15%
Waste
1,900,000 metric tons
Highlights
Potential Impact
To date, we have reduced over 13,290,000 lbs of CO2 emissions from our client buildings in North America and can help your building comply with Local Law 97 requirements and targets.
Implementation Timeline
2019
Law Enacted (Office of Building Energy & Emissions Performance and Advisory Board created)
2021
Carbon Trading (Study and implementation plan due)
2021
Adjustments Deadline (For buildings >40% over 2024 limits with special circumstances)
2023
Reports & Rules (Report on metrics and requirements. Rules to establish emissions and factors for 2030 and beyond)
2024
Emission Limits Begin
2025
Prescriptive Path Deadline (Plus NYC government emission must be 40% below 2006 baseline)
2025
First Compliance Report Due and every subquence May 1st
2030
Emissions Limits Become More Stringent *Plus NYC government emissions must be 50% below 2006 baseline)
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