NYC Energy Conservation Laws
See links to the NYC Local Laws below:
LL97 Rules of 2023 amends Occupancy Groups and Emissions Factors
The LL97 Rules became law on January 19, 2023 to amend the Occupancy Groups and Emissions Factors..
LL32 Rules of 2023 Phasing Out the Use of No. 4 oil - Ultimate Deadline is July 1, 2027.
LL32 Rules of 2023 Phasing Out the Use of No. 4 oil – Ultimate Deadline is July 1, 2027.
Local Law 98 of 2019 (Int. No. 1317-A)
A Local Law in to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, and the New York city building code, in relation to large wind turbines.
Local Law 97 of 2019 (Int. No. 1253-C)
A Local Law to amend the New York city charter and the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the commitment to achieve certain reductions in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
LL97 of 2019 Technical Amendment (LL147 of 2019)
Enacted by the City Council to: Review applications for alternative methods of compliance with building emissions limits, including adjustments of emissions limits, deductions for the purchase of greenhouse gas offsets or renewable energy credits, deductions for the use of distributed energy resources, and adjustments for special categories of buildings or for special use and occupancies, …
LL116 of 2020 amends LL147/19 re: "Rent Regulated Accommodation"
The term “rent regulated accommodation” means a building in which more than 35% of dwelling units are required by law to be regulated. Covered buildings with at least one rent regulated dwelling unit may delay LL97 compliance with annual building emissions limits until 1/1/26 and submission of first required LL97 report until 5/1/27.
Local Law 96 of 2019 PACE (Int. No. 1252)
PACE – Property Assessed Clean Energy – is an innovative financing tool that offers building owners up to 100% funding for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects that can dramatically reduce energy use and utility bills. The PACE loan model requires little to no upfront cost, has lower interest rates and longer loan terms. Administered by the NYC Department of Finance.
Local Law 95 of 2019 (Int. No. 1251-A)
A Local Law in to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a building energy efficiency grade.
Local Law 94 of 2019 (Int. No. 1032-A)
A Local Law in to amend the administrative code of the city of New York and the New York city building code, in relation to requiring that the roofs of certain buildings be covered in green roofs or solar photovoltaic electricity generating systems.
Local Law 93 of 2019 (Int. No. 1031-A)
A Local Law in to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to posting information regarding green roofs on the website of the department of buildings.
Local Law 92 of 2019 (Int. No. 276-A)
A Local Law in to amend the New York city building code, in relation to requiring that the roofs of certain buildings be partially covered in green roof or solar photovoltaic electricity generating systems.
Local Law 106 of 2018
LL87/09 Amendment to permit Cooperatives with multiple buildings on different tax block numbers to consolidate the EER into one year, no later than when the last EER would be due.
Local Law 33 of 2018
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to energy efficiency scores and grades for certain buildings.
Local Law133 of 2016 (Int. No. 1163-A)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to expanding the list of buildings required to be benchmarked for energy and water efficiency.
Local Law 132 of 2016 (Int. No. 1160)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the installation of sub-meters in certain tenant spaces.
Local Law 47 of 2010
To amend the administrative code of the City of New York, in relation to reducing unnecessary artificial lighting in lobbies and hallways. Administered by the NYC DEP.
Local Law 43 of 2010
Is the New York City Department of Environmental Protection’s rule which phased out using No. 6 heating oil by switching to the cleanest heating fuels by July 2015. By 2030 (or when replacing boiler/burner – whichever happens sooner), buildings must convert to a fuel cleaner than No. 4.
Local Law 88 of 2009
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the City of New York, in relation to upgrading lighting systems and the installation of sub-meters in certain buildings.
Local Law 87 of 2009
A Local Law to amend the New York City charter and the administrative code of the City of New York, in relation to requiring energy audits and retro-commissioning of base building systems of certain buildings and retro-fitting of certain City-owned buildings.
LL87 Notice of Adoption Rule 6-26-19
A technical amendment of the LL87/09 Rules.
Local Law 85 of 2009
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the City of New York, in relation to establishing a New York City energy code.
Local Law 84 of 2009
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the City of New York, in relation to benchmarking the energy and water efficiency of buildings.
