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As New York City embarks on an ambitious journey toward sustainability, Local Law 97 (LL97) serves as a cornerstone of the city’s climate action agenda. This legislation revolves around drastically reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from buildings, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050. While LL97 primarily focuses on energy [...]

In the bustling urban landscape of New York City, energy efficiency is not just a buzzword—it's a necessity. With rising energy costs and a growing emphasis on sustainability, achieving higher Energy Star scores for your building can bring both economic and environmental benefits. Here’s how you can enhance your [...]

Compliance with various regulations and standards is crucial when embarking on a new construction project to ensure safety, sustainability and overall project success. Commercial builders in New York City face stringent regulations to ensure new construction complies with Local Law 97. Latitude Compliance can be a key player in [...]

As we approach the deadline for the new Local Law 97 (LL97) in New York City, building owners and managers need to be aware of the new requirements for submitting annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reports to the Department of Buildings (DOB). Latitude Compliance can help you understand and [...]

The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) continues to advance the city’s sustainability goals with the release of critical guidelines for Local Law 97 (LL97) compliance. As of late July 2024, the Article 320 filing guide is officially available, offering essential information for building owners and managers striving [...]

Local Law 97 of 2019 (LL97) places limits on carbon emissions for New York's large buildings starting in 2024. As New York City continues to make strides in reducing its carbon footprint and combating climate change, the implementation of Local Law 97 (LL97) has become a pivotal part of [...]

Many building owners in NYC are facing challenges complying with LL97 regulations. NYC Local Law 97 (LL97) requires buildings to reduce their carbon footprint, improve energy efficiency and make other improvements. However, affording these changes can be difficult, especially for older buildings. Latitude Compliance is a team that can help [...]

If you're a building owner or property manager in New York City, you've heard about Local Law 97. This law passed in 2019, aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from buildings by setting strict emissions caps for certain types of buildings. To comply with Local Law 97, building owners [...]

Local Law 97 regulations in the City of New York require “Covered Buildings” to be upgraded and retrofitted if they are not energy efficient and exceed the allowable emissions. Building owners must seek solutions that are new and challenging. Numerous engineers, architects, and other specialists may recommend shortcuts to LL97 [...]