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VERIFICATION PROCESS Obtain Certification from a Registered Design Professional (RDP): Following the emissions calculation, BEAM will assess whether the building meets its calculated emissions limit. Once this assessment is complete, the applicant must review it and then upload a signed attestation from the associated Registered Design Professional (RDP) or Retro- Commissioning Agent (RCxA), as applicable. This attestation confirms that the submitted information is accurate to the best of their knowledge and ability, finalizing the compliance submission in BEAM. Departmental Review: Once the LL97 Compliance Report is submitted, the vvv 03 Department of Buildings (DOB) will review all documentation in BEAM for clarity, completeness, and compliance using standardized templates. They will provide feedback to the applicant's designated team as needed. For adjustment applications under ยง28- 320.7, the DOB will determine if the adjustment request is accepted. After this review, there are three possible outcomes: the building may be deemed compliant, non-compliant with a penalty, or non-compliant with an opportunity for mediated resolution, where the owner can demonstrate Good Faith Efforts (GFE) toward compliance according to specified guidelines. ASSESS Schedule an energy audit: to identify areas for improvement. If your building is over 50,000 square feet, you can review your LL87 Energy Audit and Retro commissioning report. Develop a Carbon Reduction Plan: Begin developing a long-term carbon reduction plan to ensure you meet targets. Building owners can get a two- year break on Local Law 97 penalties if they demonstrate 'good faith' effort to decarbonize. Therefore, establishing a comprehensive decarbonization plan is essential to maintain long-term vvvvvvvv 04 compliance with Local Law 97. This plan may include conducting energy audits and implementing energy efficiency upgrades, such as the installation of energy efficient electric-based heating, cooling, and domestic hot water systems to displace fossil fuel sources. Copyright 2024 Tango. All rights reserved.