{"id":3699,"date":"2024-01-05T06:51:18","date_gmt":"2024-01-05T10:51:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thecotocongroup.com\/?p=3699"},"modified":"2026-02-03T09:07:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T09:07:07","slug":"nyc-local-laws","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thecotocongroup.com\/blog\/nyc-local-laws\/","title":{"rendered":"Planning 2025 Under NYC Sustainability Laws – Local Law 84, 87, 88, 95 and 97"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_column_text]New York City is leading the way in terms of initiatives to lower carbon emissions and increase energy efficiency. We’ve put together this thorough guide to help property owners efficiently manage NYC’s energy efficiency rules. This will help them comply with local legislation and improve their sustainability efforts.<\/span><\/p>\n

Understanding NYC Energy Efficiency Laws<\/b><\/h2>\n

Property owners must be aware of the various energy efficiency standards and regulations that New York has put in place. <\/span>Local Law 97 is a topic of constant discussion, but it’s not the only one that counts. So, it’s important first to have a general awareness of these laws:<\/span><\/p>\n

Local Law 84\/133\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

The <\/span>NYC Local Law 84<\/a>\/133 requires large building owners to measure their annual water and energy use. So, owners must use the Portfolio Manager, a free web application created by the Environmental Protection Agency. Moreover, property owners can ensure their efforts have the desired results in a certain way. They can encourage the market to offer creative solutions for sustainability by measuring their annual use.<\/span><\/p>\n

Local Law 87<\/b><\/h3>\n

Local Law 87 NYC<\/a> mandates building owners to conduct energy audits and retro-commissioning or proactive performance monitoring for specific building equipment. During an energy audit, you must conduct a quarterly assessment and study of a building’s energy usage. HVAC system calibration and sequencing are the main goals of retro-commissioning.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Local Law 88<\/b><\/h3>\n

The <\/span>NYC Local Law 88 of 2009 and its updates, LL132 and LL134, are regulations guiding NYC\u2019s commitment to energy efficiency. They mandate that building owners install sub-meters for specific commercial tenant spaces. Moreover, it requires them to modify their lighting systems for sustainability.<\/span><\/p>\n

Any building larger than 25,000 square feet is subject to these <\/span>LL 88 NYC<\/a> restrictions. Also, they comprise scenarios where multiple structures on the same property or under condo ownership combined surpass 100,000 square feet. So, the building owner must conduct certain audits in accordance with Local Laws 87 and 88.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It’s not quite as terrifying (or time-consuming) as it sounds if you have the correct energy source. Trust us to evaluate the energy consumption of your building’s lighting system. We will develop a well-structured plan that will optimize its performance for your company in no time.<\/span><\/p>\n

Local Law 95<\/b><\/h3>\n

NYC\u2019s <\/span>local law 95<\/a> under the Climate Mobilization Act is a groundbreaking piece of legislation. It mainly intends to counteract the existential threat of climate. This law updates the parameters for calculating energy efficiency grades previously set by Local Law 33.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

LL33 requires buildings to display their energy efficiency grades to the public. So, this works the same way restaurants need to display their public health ratings. Your facility will be rated on an A to F scale based on its Energy Star score. An A represents compliance with 85 points or more, while a F indicates non-compliance.<\/span><\/p>\n

Local Law 97\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

Buildings exceeding 25,000 gross square feet must comply with stringent carbon emissions standards under <\/span>Local Law 97<\/a>. However, this law goes into force in 2024 and will only get harder in 2030 and beyond. The NYC DOB provides information on compliance and reporting for <\/span>NYC LL97.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Use the GHG Emission Calculator to calculate the carbon penalty a building will incur for breaking LL97. DOB uses annual utility figures and building features to determine emissions thresholds and potential penalties for each compliance period. This compliance period ranges from 2024\u20132029, 2030\u20132034, 2035, and beyond.<\/span><\/p>\n

The most recent set of regulations to direct the use of LL97 was finalized and released by DOB in December of 2023. These regulations set forth the following:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n