Local Law 97 of 2019 is a landmark piece of legislation that is part of the Climate Mobilization Act for New York City. This local law requires large existing buildings in the city to reduce their emissions by 40% by 2030, and by 80% by 2050. What does Local Policy 107 mean for you? It’s an important step in the effort to combat climate change. The law aims to make New York City a greener place to live and work.
The law
will set requirements for the first three years, and requires a comprehensive implementation plan to be in place by 2024. The first phase of Local Law 97 is designed to address the issue of carbon emissions, to make New York City a low-carbon city. It outlines several actions that building owners must take to meet these requirements. The city will require covered buildings to implement green power purchase programs and implement a carbon trading system between buildings. This law will be further refined through an advisory board process. In addition, a Department of Buildings Bulletin explains that energy used to charge plug-in electric vehicles will be deducted from the total energy consumption of the building. However, a future bulletin will address bidirectional EV chargers.
Despite the new legislation,
there are still challenges ahead. As the federal government continues to roll back critical environmental protections, cities need to be more proactive in building decarbonization efforts. In addition to these challenges, Local Law 97 also sets a precedent for local leadership. With this new law, cities will have more flexibility to fight climate change and build a more sustainable economy. This is a crucial step toward the goal of decarbonization.
The Climate Mobilization
The act includes a series of mandatory prescriptive measures that should be implemented in buildings. Among these are building owners’ education and certification. Regardless of the size of the building, it should still have a carbon-free atmosphere. By 2024, buildings must meet strict carbon emission limits per square foot. This will only increase as time goes on. But the benefits of Local Law 97 are well worth the cost.
Currently, the Climate Mobilization
The act requires building owners to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40 percent and 80 percent by 2050. These new laws will also cover two-story buildings that are over 25,000 square feet. Additionally, the Climate Mobilization Act will mandate that businesses that are located in the city be carbon-neutral. Ultimately, this legislation is about ensuring that the city can reduce its pollution while promoting a greener, more prosperous city.
In addition to reducing carbon emissions,
Local Law 97 will also improve building owner flexibility. By improving energy efficiency in buildings, building owners will reduce their costs, increase their public image, and reduce their environmental impact. All these benefits will be felt by all New York City residents and businesses. If you’re thinking about investing in LL97, here are some of the key things you should know.
Author: Siddhi Chothani
