{"id":2875,"date":"2025-09-05T06:10:25","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T06:10:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thecotocongroup.com\/?p=2875"},"modified":"2026-02-03T08:59:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T08:59:09","slug":"nyc-local-law-95-all-you-need-to-know-about-energy-grades","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thecotocongroup.com\/blog\/nyc-local-law-95-all-you-need-to-know-about-energy-grades\/","title":{"rendered":"NYC Local Law 95 &#8211; All You Need to Know About Building Energy Grades"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Understanding NYC Local Law 95<br \/>\n<\/b><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To make New York City a cleaner and healthier place, the Department of Buildings (DOB) requires large building owners to display energy efficiency grades at their main entrances. This mandate comes from NYC Local Law 95, which amended Local Law 33 in 2019.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve walked through the city, you\u2019ve probably noticed these letter grades (A\u2013F) posted at building entrances. They provide tenants, visitors, and the public with a quick view of how well a building performs in terms of energy efficiency. The official grading system design was first introduced in 2020.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Why Was NYC Local Law 95 Enacted?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local Law 95 is part of New York City\u2019s Climate Mobilization Act (CMA)\u2014a package of laws designed to tackle climate change.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buildings in NYC account for nearly two-thirds of all greenhouse gas emissions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The CMA requires large and medium-sized buildings to reduce their emissions by 40% by 2030 and 80% by 2050.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecotocongroup.com\/nyc-local-law-95.html\">Local Law 95<\/a> ensures transparency by making energy grades visible, motivating owners to improve efficiency and reduce emissions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>What Does the ENERGY STAR Score Mean?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ENERGY STAR score is a rating system developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It works on a 1\u2013100 scale:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A score of 50 means the building performs better than 50% of similar buildings nationwide.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A score of 75 or higher means the building is in the top 25% for energy performance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A perfect 100 is rare but represents the highest efficiency standard.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This score is the foundation of NYC\u2019s letter grade system under Local Law 95.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4><b>How Is the Score Calculated?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The score is generated using the EPA\u2019s Energy Star Portfolio Manager, based on data submitted by building owners. Factors include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building size and type<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location and climate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Number of occupants and computers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Actual utility data (electricity, gas, steam, water)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The system compares your building\u2019s data against similar properties nationwide to assign a score and corresponding grade.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>NYC Local Law 95 \u2013 Energy Grades Explained<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under Local Law 95, buildings receive the following letter grades based on their ENERGY STAR score:<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221;][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5706&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221;][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grades must be downloaded from the DOB NOW portal and posted near each public entrance by <strong>October 31<\/strong> each year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Who Must Comply with Local Law 95?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local Law 95 applies to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Office buildings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hotels<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Retail spaces<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Houses of worship<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Large multifamily residential properties<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally, it covers buildings <\/span><b>25,000 square feet or larger<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or multiple buildings on a single lot that together exceed 100,000 square feet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>What Happens If You Don\u2019t Post Your Grade?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If building owners fail to post their energy efficiency grade by the deadline:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They face an annual fine of $1,250.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The property will also receive a DOB violation, which may affect future compliance and inspections.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To avoid penalties, owners must submit benchmarking data by <\/span><b>May 1 each year<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and post grades by <\/span><b>October 31<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Connection Between Local Law 95 and Local Law 97<\/b><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While Local Law 95 focuses on transparency through public energy grades, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecotocongroup.com\/nyc-local-law-97.html\">Local Law 97<\/a> (LL97 NYC) enforces strict carbon caps on large buildings starting in 2024.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local Law 95 makes performance visible.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local Law 97 penalizes inefficient buildings that exceed carbon limits.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Together, these laws push NYC closer to its climate goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Why Energy Grades Matter for Building Owners<\/b><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Energy grades directly impact:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tenant attraction and retention<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Tenants prefer energy-efficient spaces.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Property value<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Better grades enhance market competitiveness.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Operating costs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Improved efficiency reduces energy bills.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Compliance risk<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Poor performance could lead to higher fines under Local Law 97.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>How to Improve Your Building\u2019s Energy Grade<\/b><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improving your ENERGY STAR score often requires:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upgrading HVAC systems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Installing LED lighting and controls<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implementing submetering for energy tracking<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular energy audits and retro-commissioning<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exploring renewable energy options like solar<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Final Thoughts<\/b><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NYC Local Law 95 is more than just a grading system\u2014it\u2019s a powerful tool to drive accountability and energy efficiency across New York City. By making grades visible to the public, the city ensures building owners take proactive steps toward sustainability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your building received a low grade or you want to improve efficiency before Local Law 97 carbon caps take effect, now is the time to act.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Hire an Expert<\/b><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At The Cotocon Group, we specialize in helping building owners meet NYC Local Law requirements, reduce carbon emissions, and improve sustainability performance.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udcde Call us at <\/span><b>(212) 889-6566<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or \ud83d\udce7 email <\/span><b>info@thecotocongroup.com<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to learn how we can help improve your energy grades and prepare for future compliance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; 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