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LL97 (Local Law 97) and The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act

The Building Owner's Guide to New York City and State Emissions & Energy Policies

"There is no historical precedent for the ambitious changes on the bulk power system envisioned by policymakers."
New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) - 2019
In 2019, New York City passed Local Law 97 also know as LL97 and The Climate Mobilization Act, and New York State passed The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. Both of these new laws are unprecedented building greenhouse gas emissions and statewide energy policies that will directly impact commercial, industrial and institutional building and business owners in variety of a ways. While there are many questions about LL97 and the Climate Leadership Act, these policies, there are few truly actionable answers since the policies have yet to be fully defined and implemented and won’t be until late-2020 or later. Since building and business owners can’t put things on “hold” until these new policies are fully operable, this website has been created to provide insight and information to help you understand:
  • The history of emissions and energy policies in New York City & State
  • Information about the current state of emissions and energy in New York
  • An extensive library of resources related to emissions and energy
  • What LL97 and CLCPA mean for building or business owners
  • An estimate of the long-term effect of these policies
  • Actions building owners might consider in view of these policies
  • Updates on LL97 and the CLCPA as they are implemented

Download New York City LL97 - Climate Mobilization Act here...

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Download New York State Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act here...

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LL97 and the Climate Leadership Act focus on climate change, however there can be no discussion about reducing CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions or carbon neutrality without including energy and electricity in some fashion. In fact, the new NYC and NYS policies ultimately envision total electrification: the elimination of all fossil fuels for heating, cooking, manufacturing, electricity production, transportation…everything. Moving down this path of deep decarbonization will clearly impact life, business and society as we know it today. The information and resources here are intended to help you make informed decisions regarding emissions, energy and electricity for your buildings and/or businesses. Our effort is ongoing and relevant information will be updated as it becomes available.

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Committees, panels, regulation clarifications and other pertinent aspects of the Climate Mobilization Act (CMA) & the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) are just starting to be developed.  Check in here regularly for updates and breaking news on developments that may directly impact your building or business...or, sign up to get news and policy alerts by email.

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Latest New York Emissions & Energy News for Building & Business Owners

December 15, 2021 - The New York City Council passed legislation to phase fossil fuels out of new construction starting in 2024 which will require new buildings to be all-electric with some exceptions, including laboratories, laundromats, hospitals, crematoriums and commercial kitchens. The new legislation also calls for The Office of Long-Term Planning and Sustainability to produce two studies by 2023:

  1. A study on the feasibility and cost of various technologies such as heat pumps for use in small and large buildings, and
  2. A study on the resiliency of the city’s electrical distribution grid, and transmission lines into the city in relation to the anticipated use of such grid and lines for the implementation of this local law.
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June 16, 2021 - The closing of the first PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) loan in New York City was announced June 16, 2021. While commercial PACE or CPACE programs have been available throughout New York State for some time, this is a first in New York City. CPACE financing is not specifically detailed in LL97, however a New York City version of PACE financing has been anticipated for some time in order to facilitate building emissions reduction efforts. 

May 21, 2021 - On May 21, 2021, the New York Department of Buildings (DOB) launched a new website called “Sustainable Buildings” to provide information and advice to property owners who must comply with LL97/2019 and LL147/2019. https://www1.nyc.gov/site/sustainablebuildings/index.page
The website provides very basic information on the greenhouse gas emissions regulations, building benchmarking and two maps to identify “Covered Buildings” and their Energy Star ratings. In addition, the website provides a phone number to the NYC Sustainability Help Center: (212) 566-5584.
There is still no sign of DOB creating an Office of Building Energy and Emissions Performance (OBEEP) as required by LL97.

April 9, 2021 - We have been waiting nearly two years for the creation of the Office of Building Energy and Emissions Performance (OBEEP) which is responsible for administering Local Law 97/2019 (LL97). While we haven’t seen OBEEP yet, there are some signs of activity from the Department of Buildings (DOB). On April 9, 2021, DOB issued an announcement about building owners’ applications for adjustments to emissions limits:
 
“Building owners will be allowed to submit requests for certain adjustments to their buildings emissions limits.  Starting in Spring of 2021, owners may submit applications to the Department of Buildings (DOB) for adjustments due to excessive emissions, special uses, or for adjustments for not-for-profit healthcare or hospital facilities. Other adjustments will be available at a later date, as these are currently being considered by the Working Groups and Advisory Board.”
 
Please note that the last day to submit an application for adjustment is June 30,2021.
 
For additional information see:
 
DOB Service Announcement:  https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/buildings/pdf/ll97_adjustments_appl_sn.pdf
Adjustment Details:  https://www1.nyc.gov/site/sustainablebuildings/requirements/adjustments.page

January 25, 2021 - Governor Andrew Cuomo's proposed state budget includes language that could potentially allow New York City property owners to meet all of their LL97 emissions targets by purchasing renewable energy credits (RECs) from Upstate wind and solar sites. The proposed legislation could enable NYC property owners meet their emissions obligations under LL97 without making any modifications to their buildings or operations until 2030, and perhaps beyond. Significant pushback is expected from City and activist groups.

July 19, 2020 - (updated February 19, 2021) There has (still) been no announcement of the formation of the Office of Building Energy and Emissions Performance (OBEEP), which is responsible for "Overseeing implementation of building energy and emissions performance laws and
policies for existing buildings, new construction and major renovations". This is a problem for property owners since OBEEP is charged with clarifying and addressing the missing elements of LL97. 

November 25, 2019 - Local Law 33 of 2018 requires owners of covered building to display their building’s energy efficiency grade in a conspicuous location near each public entrance the building starting in 2020. The Department of Buildings (DOB) is holding a public meeting concerning its proposal to amend its Rule relating to the annual reporting of energy and water use by individual “covered” buildings. Among the amendments proposed is a $1,250 penalty for failure to post energy efficiency grades. Read more…

October 1, 2019 - While not directly connected to the Climate Mobilization Act, the FDNY's 3 Rule, RCNY 608-01 entitled “Outdoor Stationary Storage Battery Systems" has gone into effect on this date. This rule sets forth the long-awaited requirements for use of large-scale outdoor battery energy storage systems in New York City, more...

September 5, 2019 - NYSERDA is promulgating new and more stringent energy code for municipalities to implement in lieu of the 2020 Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State. Participation by municipalities is optional, but the stated purpose is to aid in reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, more...

August 26, 2019
- NYC has made public the 2017 building efficiency benchmarking data for more than 36,000 buildings, more...

New York City Emissions Regulations

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New York's Emissions & Energy Future

New York City Emissions Regulations History
New York City Local Law 97 - Climate Mobilization Act
OneNYC 2050

New York State Emissions Regulations

New York State Emissions Regulations History
New York State Reforming the Energy Vision
Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act

New York Emissions & Energy Resources

Links to detailed text and information on New York City and New York State emissions and energy regulations, policy, plans and associated documentation, including:
  • plaNYC - A Greener, Greater New York
  • One City: Built to Last
  • Blueprint for Energy Efficiency
  • Roadmap to 80x50
  • New York City Local Laws
  • Climate Mobilization Act
  • ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager
  • New York City Benchmarking Database
  • New York City DOB Code: Use & Occupancy Classification
  • Climate Change 2014 Synthesis Report
  • New York City Energy Conservation Code
  • OneNYC 2050
  • New York State Energy Law
  • New York Consolidated Laws, Energy Law
  • NYS Energy Conservation Construction Code
  • 2016 Supplement – NYS Energy Conservation Construction Code
  • Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (2019)
  • More...
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Future-Proofing Buildings & Businesses

No one knows exactly what lies ahead with LL97 regarding building emissions or energy situation under the Climate Leadership Act. However, there are prudent actions building and business owners can take that can help improve today's operations as well as mitigate the changes will inevitably come. Check out steps to help future-proof building and business operations.
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