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REGISTER & COLLECT DATA The next step is to start collecting data on your buildings, including size, usage, energy consumption, and emissions to prepare to submit your annual report in 2025. You should already be complying with LL84, which requires owners of large buildings to benchmark their energy and water usage annually using tools like the Energy Star Portfolio Manager. Create a Property Profile for Buildings: To start LL97 reporting, the Applicant (such as the building owner or an authorized agent) must register in DOB NOW and complete the LL97 fee payment. This activates the building's reporting functionality in BEAM. Create an Energy Star Portfolio Manager Account: For Article 320 or 321 buildings meeting specific emissions limits, the Applicant must also create or update an ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager (ESPM) profile with the building's details, including Gross Floor Area (GFA) and primary property type, as required for Local Law 84 (LL84) benchmarking. Use the ESPM glossary to calculate the emissions limit for your building. Calculate Your Building's Emissions Limit: Once registration steps are complete in DOB NOW, ESPM, and BEAM, applicants can proceed with submitting LL97 compliance reports for their buildings in BEAM. For buildings following the Article 321 Prescriptive Pathway, this involves uploading the Prescriptive Energy Conservation Measure (PECM) templates and any required documentation; no ESPM data is needed. For all other compliance reports, applicants vvvv 02 must define their building's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions limits. While BEAM pulls general building information from ESPM, LL97 may require more detailed data, including the subdivision of property types within the building along with specific floor plans and stacking diagrams. BEAM will automatically calculate the emissions limit using the current compliance period's emissions factors. For buildings that have received adjustments under LL97 sections (such as 320.7, 320.8, or 320.9), the adjusted limits and relevant application numbers should be entered for DOB review. Once limits are set, the applicant can determine their building's GHG emissions by selecting either a simple or complex reporting pathway. In the simple pathway, BEAM calculates emissions using annual energy data directly from ESPM, and applicants only need to upload additional documentation for specific fuel types or credits. For the complex pathway, more specific situations—such as multiple buildings on one lot, shared energy services, or use of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs)—require additional documentation, such as site plans or energy system specifications. In both cases, if the building has purchased offsets or Renewable Energy Credits (RECs), relevant proof must be uploaded in BEAM. Finally, if an unexpected event impacts the building's emissions, applicants should submit proof, including DOB filings or permits, to support their report. This structured process ensures accurate reporting and adherence to LL97 compliance guidelines through BEAM. Copyright 2024 Tango. All rights reserved.

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