By Andrew Pisani The world has changed dramatically since New York City passed the Climate Mobilization Act of 2019. While our attention has been focused elsewhere, compliance deadlines for Local Law 97 of 2019 (which governs building emissions) have steadily approached. New emissions limits go into effect in 2024, and all… View more
By John Lashley New York City has long been recognized as a national leader in urban sustainability. Adoption of Local Law 84 of 2009 established benchmarking based on the energy use and conservation of buildings larger than 50,000 square feet. Several years later, Local Law 133 of 2016 expanded benchmarking requirements… View more
By George Crawford The City Council’s recent passage of Int. No. 1253—part of New York City’s Green New Deal—calls for an 80% reduction of greenhouse gases in the five boroughs by 2050. This legislation, which was signed by the mayor on May 31, establishes very significant fines in the form of… View more
