Making the Case for Energy Upgrades

NYC Accelerator has assisted over 20,000 buildings with energy upgrades that reduce emissions, enhance efficiency, and support Local Law 97 compliance. Explore our case studies to learn how buildings benefit from our free resources and expert guidance.

Making the Case for Energy Upgrades

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883 E 165 Street

Building type: Affordable multi-family co-op

Building size: 29,664 sq. ft.

Location: Bronx

Year built: 1907

Estimated LL97 penalties avoided: $13,900 in 2024, $36,600 in 2030

The Bronx’s 883 E.165 Street is an affordable housing multifamily co-op that was built in 1907. Facing penalties associated with LL97 in 2024, the property contacted NYC Accelerator and received technical and financial guidance, plus access to incentives through the New York Energy Research and Development Authority Clean Heat Program. The co-op also received financing from Con Edison to replace its outdated oil-fired water heater and poorly insulated windows.

To comply with LL97 and lower its operating costs, the building plans to begin to transition from No. 2 oil to an all-electric heating system, replace an outdated boiler, and install rooftop solar starting in the summer of 2025.

88 Pine Street

Building type: Commercial/industrial

Building size: 664,990 sq. ft.

Location: Manhattan

Year Built: 1973

Estimated LL97 penalties avoided: $0 in 2024, $230,893 in 2030

Established in 1973, 88 Pine Street is a beacon of efficiency that actively works to reduce its energy costs and carbon footprint. With help from NYC Accelerator, the building has transitioned to LED lighting with motion sensors, replaced DC elevator motors to AC motors, and installed two 800-ton steam absorbers and VFDs for optimal system management.

Aiming for continued LL97 compliance in 2030, the property plans to enhance thermal regulation by retrofitting window films on all glass areas.

205 Hicks Street

Building type: Pre-war, multifamily building

Building size: 30,019 sq. ft.

Location: Brooklyn

Year Built: 1919

Estimated LL97 penalties avoided: $0 in 2024, $13,400 in 2030

A pre-war, multifamily building in Brooklyn Heights needed a solution for its 50-year-old oil-burning boiler.

The building connected with an NYC Accelerator service provider, VRF Solutions, who replaced the oil-burning boiler with a new heat pump for heat and heat pump water heater for hot water. NYC Accelerator also helped the co-op board with financial assistance. After receiving generous incentives of $215,694 from the Con Edison Clean Heat program, the property made upgrades and is avoiding LL97 penalties through 2030.

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