By Brian Redlein With the make or break date of October 3rd fast approaching for the new NYCECC we are going to continue looking at the differences between the new and old. As usual the updated Code allows RAs and PEs a choice of actual Codes to follow – the IECC… View more
By Frank Fortino These days, the Energy Code has become an ever increasing presence in nearly every filing. Whether related to a minor alteration with an existing building or for an entirely new building, Energy Code compliance sits squarely in the dialogue. This makes sense, as the role of energy use… View more
By Brian Redlein On July 14th the new 2016 New York City Energy Conservation Code (NYCECC) passed City Council and we are now confirmed that our new local energy code will go into effect on October 3rd of this year. To reiterate, the 2016 NYCECC will be based on the IECC… View more
By Renee Sosnowski Local Law 87/09 (LL87/09) requires owners of applicable, mixed-use and residential buildings to submit an Energy Efficiency Report (EER) once every ten years. Owners must submit an EER in the calendar year coinciding with the last digit of the tax block number for their building. Extension Requests For… View more
By Brian Redlein Since the New York State Code Council voted to enact an update to the State Energy Code in early March, we’ve been tracking the update here at Metropolis Group. Things are moving fast and it looks like we will actually have an updated New York City Energy Conservation… View more
By Renee Sosnowski Starting in March 2016, the DOB began issuing DOB Violations (returnable to the ECB) and Stop Work Orders for Energy Code Infractions. Issuance of Violations: Violations for Energy Code Infractions are Class 2 (major) violations, which carry a monetary penalty, unless dismissed by the ECB. To avoid penalties… View more
By Brian Redlein On March 9th, in a very gray room in Albany, the New York State Code Council voted to enact an update to the State’s Energy Code. The upside is we have until late September, not June as previously thought, to prepare for the change. The downside is that… View more