Local Law 97

 Concerned about upcoming Local Law 97 penalties? 

We can help you review, plan and modify your entire building envelope to be in compliance for the stringent parameters of this law. All this while creating a long term energy savings, and carbon reduction plan. 

Local law 97 is part of NYC’s Climate Mobilization Act. LL97 legislation. This legislation established total carbon emission guidelines for existing buildings larger than 25,000 square feet. This includes approximately 50,000 commercial and residential buildings across the NYC footprint. Building emission reductions will need to be in place beginning 2024 or face escalating penalties year over year. 

These reduction guidelines require buildings eligible for LL97 to begin reductions by 2024. And then reduce their carbon footprint by 40% before 2030, and 80% by 2050. 

Our proprietary LL97 Penalty Calculator will provide you with an accurate fine assessment so you can see in real time cost assessment that will be owed to the city if emissions are not reduced accordingly. RPAC will assist you in creating an emission reduction plan for your properties in compliance with LL 97.  Buildings that do not submit an annual report or an emission reduction plan will be subject to escalating fines. Fines can range up to, and over 1 million dollars.