New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg approved legislation in 2009 to establish New York City as a global leader in sustainable building standards. Four laws were passed to attain energy efficiency levels, and property owners and regulators must be more proactive to comply with these requirements.
What exactly do you mean by “Local Law 84”?
Local Law 84 demands landowners of significant buildings in the five boroughs to submit yearly water and energy use statistics to the city.
What is the purpose behind this law?
The Greener, Greater Buildings Plan made four laws, one of which being Local Law 84. New York City has over more than a million structures spread over 300 square miles, which consume a vast amount of the city’s energy and water. Local Law 84 was enacted to lower greenhouse gas emissions by more than 30% by 2030, and it was established to address the issue of energy waste in construction.
Which do all establishments fall under Local Law 84?
The covered structures, according to the law, are as follows:
- Any structure spread over an area of more than 50,000 square feet.
- Two or more constructions totalling greater than 100,000 square feet are permitted.
- Two or more buildings totalling more than 100,000 square feet are administered by the same management board and held as a condo.
What is the process of estimation of consumption levels?
We are obtaining information on energy consumption levels from multiple vendors, such as National Grid and gasoline and oil providers.
- Including statistics on the energy use of buildings on the city website
- Estimation of secondary energy data by extending the analysis.
- Creating an energy usage sheet with all of the necessary information
- Registering for an account on the EPA’s Portfolio Manager website
- Submitting the official report to the city of New York online.
What are the deadlines?
LL84 mandates a report to be filed by May 1 of every year. If you miss the May 1 date, the following dates are August 1, November 1, and February 1.
What are the penalties?
If the aforementioned deadlines are not reached and you didn’t find the solution for energy compliance, a fine will be applied. Failure to comply by the May 1 deadline results in a $500 penalty, and failure to comply by the following quarterly deadlines results in further $500 penalties, for a total of $2,000 in fines.
How should you comply with the law?
To compliance with Local Law 84, property owners must submit water and energy consumption to the EPA’s Portfolio Manager platform. This monitoring tool allows property owners to evaluate the efficiency of their facility to that of similar structures. You must submit a comprehensive report for each building covered by the Act.
How to File a Violation Complaint?
You have the right to contest any infractions issued by the city. Please fill out the Benchmarking Violation Challenge Form and send it to [email protected]. The department’s location is available on the state’s website. We encourage all building owners and others working in this industry to comply with this law to keep their structures protected.
