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NYC BUILDING GHG EMISSIONS LIMITS (LOCAL LAW 97)
This bill establishes greenhouse gas emissions limits for existing buildings and retro-commissioning requirements for certain buildings over 25,000 square feet
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Addresses buildings over 25,000 square feet
- Buildings required to meet greenhouse gas emissions limits
- Buildings can purchase renewable energy in lieu of energy efficiency upgrades
- Exempts affordable housing
- Includes prescriptive energy conservation measures for buildings covered in legislation
LINKS:
Commitment to Achieve Certain Reductions in Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2050
DATE ENACTED:
May 2019
CATEGORIES:
Big Buildings; Energy Efficiency; Renewable Energy; Date Certain
Achieving Zero
Reaching a 50-65% carbon emissions reduction in the built environment by 2030, and zero emissions by 2040, is critical if we are to successfully manage climate change. Achieving Zero is a framework and set of tools to help city and sub-national governments (state, provincial, and regional) meet this target.
