P O L I C Y B A S I C S
On December 20, DOB published the
final version the newest package of
rules for Local Law 97. (This third
major set of rules creates new
support for affordable housing
retrofits, clarify adjustments for
financially constrained buildings, and
fill in other provisions required by the
law.)
Name: Sustainable Buildings NYC
(Local Law 97)
Report To: New York City
Department of Buildings
Logistics: LL97 is structured into
several articles – Articles 320 and 321 –
which provide definitions and
guidelines for "covered buildings".
Article 320 covers most private
buildings, and Article 321 applies to
specific categories, including
affordable housing and houses of
worship. Under Article 320, most
private buildings must submit an
annual GHG emissions report to the
NYC Department of Buildings by May
1, 2025, and every May 1 afterward.
Each report must be certified by a
registered design professional.
Policy Regulations Link:
https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/buildings
/local_laws/ll97of2019.pdf
Benchmarking Landing Page:
https://www.nyc.gov/site/sustainableb
uildings/ll97/local-law-97.page
# of Buildings Covered: 50000
BASICS
Annual Emissions Reporting:
Beginning May 1, 2025, building
owners must report their annual
carbon emissions. This reporting will
be used to assess whether the
building's emissions are within the
specified limits.
Emission Limits: The law sets specific
emissions caps that become stricter
over time. Buildings that exceed these
caps will need to take corrective
measures to reduce their carbon
footprint or face significant penalties.
Building Upgrades: If a building's
emissions are above the allowable
limits, owners may need to invest in
energy efficiency upgrades, renewable
energy installations, or other
sustainability measures to bring their
buildings into compliance.
Data Sharing: Building owners must
share their consumption data with the
Energy Star Portfolio Manager to track
and manage energy usage.
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DOB released updated compliance
submission guidance for the May 1,
2025 reporting deadline
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