Local Law 97 Compliance in New York City
Rich Energy Solutions is your comprehensive solution for LL97 compliance, offering critical services such as emissions intensity reports and energy efficiency analyses to help you avoid hefty fines and violations.
Rich Energy Solutions can ensure your compliance with Local Law 97 by providing an emissions intensity report and an energy efficiency analysis that can boost your building's energy score by over 30 points.
- $0 Cost Consultation -
- $0 Cost ASHRAE Level 2 Reporting -
- $0 Cost Survey and LL97 Preliminary Report -
What Rich Energy Solutions Provides:
FREE Ashrea Level 2 Energy Analysis, along with a possible improved energy score and an emissions intensity report, specifically designed for Local Law 97 compliance. We propose ECM measures that enhance energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and lower operating costs, offering a favorable IRR of over 30%.
Additionally, we provide a FREE, no-obligation, GMP proposal to install these ECM measures, which include LED retrofitting, chiller plant optimization, BMS analytics, and more. Our services also encompass professional engineering design and detailed construction drawings.
As a turnkey solution, we manage the installation of all measures and oversee all contractors involved. We offer multiple 100% financing options. Click here for more information.
Enjoy peace of mind with our all-in-one energy efficiency analysis and implementation solution.
What Rich Energy Solutions Provides:
With over 100 years of experience in the construction and engineering industry, we are a local, family-owned and operated business dedicated to being your partner with your best interest in mind throughout the entire process. We offer complimentary services for meetings, property surveys, and presenting our emissions intensity report.
Beyond just providing the required emissions intensity report, we engineer, design, and install energy efficiency measures to help you avoid fines and comply with Local Law 97. Our ongoing collaboration with you and your team will ensure your mechanical and lighting systems operate efficiently, saving you money and maximizing your ROI. We proudly warranty ALL our work for two years, along with additional warranties of up to 10+ years from select manufacturers.
Our goal is simple: reduce your energy and operating costs, enhance your property’s value, avoid fines, and ensure compliance with Local Law 97. - Jim Rich, Rich Energy Solutions
Fines And Compliance
ESTIMATE YOUR POTENTIAL LL97 FINES - "CARBON EMISSIONS CALCULATOR"
ESTIMATE YOUR POTENTIAL LL97 FINES - "CARBON EMISSIONS CALCULATOR"
$0.50 per building square footage for failing to submit the required emissions intensity report; $268 per metric ton of emissions that exceed the building's limits as set by Local Law 97 according to occupancy group; and a $500,000 fine for providing false statements or reporting related to energy efficiency analysis.
ESTIMATE YOUR POTENTIAL LL97 FINES - "CARBON EMISSIONS CALCULATOR"
ESTIMATE YOUR POTENTIAL LL97 FINES - "CARBON EMISSIONS CALCULATOR"
ESTIMATE YOUR POTENTIAL LL97 FINES - "CARBON EMISSIONS CALCULATOR"
The LL97 Carbon Emissions Calculator provides an emissions intensity report by estimating a building’s carbon penalty due to Local Law 97 in NYC. Users can automatically load building data from NYC’s benchmarking database or manually enter information to perform an energy efficiency analysis, generating carbon thresholds, potential penalties, and utility cost metrics for three compliance periods.
HOW TO PAY FOR MEASURES TO COMPLY WITH LL97
HOW TO CALCULATE YOUR BUILDING CARBON EMISSIONS LIMIT
HOW TO CALCULATE YOUR BUILDING CARBON EMISSIONS LIMIT
Rich Energy Solutions offers several 100%, $0 upfront funding options to assist you in complying with Local Law 97, reducing your emissions intensity report, and ultimately saving money through energy efficiency analysis. Our PACE program provides $0 upfront funding with low interest rates and terms of up to 30 years, allowing repayments through your property taxes bill. Alternatively, our Constellation EME 'Efficiency Made Easy' option also requires no upfront costs, with term lengths of up to 7 years, where repayments are made via your electric or gas utility bill. We also offer leasing and conventional loans to fit your needs.
HOW TO CALCULATE YOUR BUILDING CARBON EMISSIONS LIMIT
HOW TO CALCULATE YOUR BUILDING CARBON EMISSIONS LIMIT
HOW TO CALCULATE YOUR BUILDING CARBON EMISSIONS LIMIT
The building emissions law under Local Law 97 establishes emissions intensity limits (measured in metric tons of CO2e per square foot) for ten building categories derived from Building Code occupancy groups. However, the situation for each building is intricate. Many buildings, particularly those with more than 35 percent rent-regulated units, are excluded from these emissions limits (see more below). Mixed-use buildings, such as residential apartment complexes with a ground-floor supermarket or retail store, will face limits that are reflective of their specific occupancy group combinations.
Below are the 2024 and 2030 carbon emissions limits, as noted in the emissions intensity report, for multifamily apartments, offices, and hotels. The law stipulates these limits in metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent, which we also express in kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalent through Metered.nyc (with one metric ton equal to 1,000 kg). Additionally, limits for other building types can be found in the law, which may require an energy efficiency analysis to ensure compliance.
HOW TO VIEW YOUR BUILDING'S CURRENT ANNUAL EMISSIONS INTENSITY
To view a building’s annual emissions intensity report based on the most recent benchmarking submissions, you can search by borough-block-lot (BBL) number or enter your street address at Metered.nyc. Scroll down to find “GHG Emissions / sq.ft.,” which is highlighted in green. To calculate the annual carbon emissions for the applicable year, multiply that emissions intensity by the building’s total area (in square feet). Determining total building emissions involves applying an “emissions factor” to each energy source (like natural gas, electricity, or district steam), reflecting its carbon pollution. This process is crucial for energy efficiency analysis and complies with Local Law 97. The benchmarking platform and Metered.nyc utilize emissions factors from the EPA’s Portfolio Manager tool.
DATES IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER
WHAT SIZE BUILDINGS HAVE TO COMPLY WITH LL97?
WHAT SIZE BUILDINGS HAVE TO COMPLY WITH LL97?
All building owners must submit their emissions intensity report by 2025 to comply with Local Law 97, or they will start incurring fines. Yes! Fines and violations begin in 2025, underscoring the importance of conducting an energy efficiency analysis.
WHAT SIZE BUILDINGS HAVE TO COMPLY WITH LL97?
WHAT SIZE BUILDINGS HAVE TO COMPLY WITH LL97?
WHAT SIZE BUILDINGS HAVE TO COMPLY WITH LL97?
All buildings over 25,000 square feet are required to submit an emissions intensity report and undertake an energy efficiency analysis to comply with Local Law 97.
HOW TO CALCULATE YOUR BUILDING CARBON EMISSIONS LIMIT
The building emissions law, part of Local Law 97, establishes emissions intensity limits (measured in metric tons of CO2e per square foot) across 10 building categories corresponding to Building Code occupancy groups. However, determining the emissions limits for each building can be complex. For example, buildings with more than 35 percent rent-regulated units are exempt from these emissions limits (further details below). Mixed-use buildings, like residential apartment complexes that include ground-floor supermarkets or retail stores, will have limits tailored to their specific mix of occupancy groups. The following table outlines the 2024 and 2030 carbon emissions limits for multifamily apartments, offices, and hotels, which are based on a thorough energy efficiency analysis. These limits are provided in metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent, with additional details available on Metered.nyc, expressing these values in kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalent (one metric ton equals 1000 kg). Other building types are subject to different limits as specified in the law.
References
Legal Document - NYC Local Law 97 requires an emissions intensity report and an energy efficiency analysis to ensure compliance with its standards.
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