As New York City continues to lead the charge in sustainability, the importance of environmental compliance and energy efficiency for commercial buildings has never been more critical. With stringent regulations like Local Law 97 (LL97), building owners and managers face significant challenges in meeting energy efficiency standards while maintaining operational [...]
New York City’s Local Law 97 (LL97) represents a significant step forward in combating climate change by setting stringent carbon emission limits for buildings. With a particular focus on large buildings, LL97 demands extensive changes to meet sustainability goals. Many engineers, architects and other professionals might suggest shortcuts for [...]
As we approach the first reporting cycle for Local Law 97 (LL97), it’s crucial for building owners and property managers in New York City to ensure compliance with the regulations aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The 2025 LL97 emissions report is a key milestone for buildings as part of [...]
Local Law 97 (LL97), also known as the Climate Mobilization Act, is part of New York City's comprehensive effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. The law mandates strict emissions limits for buildings larger than 25,000 square feet, aiming to significantly reduce the city's carbon footprint by [...]
Do you own a NYC apartment building? By now you are familiar with Local Law 97 (LL97) and how it impacts your property. Climate change is gaining more attention as people become aware of their actions on the environment. One of the major contributors to climate change is carbon emissions. [...]
Navigating the complexities of New York City's Bill LL97 can be a daunting task for property owners. Achieving compliance with this legislation not only helps you avoid financial penalties, but it also improves building efficiency and value. A crucial aspect of this process is fostering a collaborative relationship with your [...]
As a building owner in New York City, you may have heard about Local Law 84, and the Benchmarking Law requirements it contains. The law requires owners of certain buildings to annually measure and report their energy and water use to the city. For building owners who are not sure [...]
Implemented to mitigate the impact of climate change, New York City Local Law 97 (LL97) intends to create a more sustainable and greener future for everyone in NYC. To achieve this, it requires owners of large buildings to meet specific emissions targets each year. The path to compliance with LL97 [...]
Many NYC builders are facing challenges with LL97 compliance. Among those are finding ways to pay for the numerous modifications necessary to reduce their buildings’ carbon footprint, improve energy efficiency and other improvements. For many older buildings, affording the major changes required can seem like an insurmountable obstacle. Latitude Compliance [...]
Renewable Energy Credits (RECS) are documented credits NYC building owners can use to show that at least some of their electric power was obtained from a renewable source. While you may not utilize any renewable energy systems in your actual building (like solar power), you can still get credit for [...]
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