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LL97: ARTICLE 320 WEBINARS
Learn how NYC’s Local Law 97 (LL97) Article 320 requirements impact building emissions limits, reporting, and compliance obligations for covered buildings starting in 2024 and beyond.
- Article 320 Information Guide
NYC DOB & ASHRAE
This DOB Sustainability Series: Article 320 Information Guide covers details associated with Article 320 of New York City’s Local Law 97 (“LL97”), a law that addresses the single-largest source of greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions in the city – buildings. Article 320 includes the majority of LL97 covered buildings (everything except certain types of affordable housing and houses of worship, which are included under Article 321) and the code language may be found in NYC Administrative Code § 28-320 and 1 RCNY §103-14. The Info Guide is intended as both a general primer and a detailed commentary on various facets of Article 320 compliance.
- Article 320 Filing: Part 1
NYC DOB & ASHRAE
Members of the Department of Buildings (DOB) will present on how to navigate the Local Law 97 (LL97) reporting portal and submit tickets related to Article 320, Article 321 compliance, deductions, and alternatives to calculating annual building emissions.
- Article 320 Filing: Part 2
NYC DOB & ASHRAE
"Members of the Department of Buildings (DOB) will present on how to navigate the Local Law 97 (LL97) reporting portal for compliance with Article 320, including, LL97 Penalty Mitigation (Good Faith Efforts) and LL97 Covered Building List Disputes."
- LL97 Application for 320.7 Adjustment
NYC DOB & ASHRAE
The DOB presents on how to navigate the Local Law 97 (LL97) reporting portal when applying for a 320.7 Adjustment. Section 28-320.7 of the NYC Administrative Code allows buildings to apply for a time-limited adjustment to their emissions limits, in the event a building is subject to external or financial constraints inhibiting compliance with the law.
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LL97: ARTICLE 321 WEBINARS
Explore LL97 Article 321 provisions, including pathways for buildings with rent-regulated units to meet emissions requirements through alternative compliance options and prescriptive measures.
- Overview of LL97 Reporting Process
NYC DOB & ASHRAE
Members of the Department of Buildings (DOB) kick off the first of a series of webinars dedicated to Local Law 97 (LL97) reporting, including key changes to the benchmarking reporting process.
- Article 321 Prescriptive ECMs
NYC DOB & ASHRAE
This presentation covers the thirteen Prescriptive Energy Conservation Measures (“PECMs”) making up the prescriptive compliance path for emissions reduction under New York City’s Local Law 97 (“LL97”), which regulates the single-largest source of greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions in the city – buildings. The LL97 prescriptive compliance path is only available to certain types of affordable housing and houses of worship, and the code language may be found in NYC Administrative Code § 28-321 (“Article 321”) and 1 RCNY §103-17.
- Article 321 Compliance Filing: Part 1
NYC DOB & ASHRAE
The DOB will present on how to navigate the Local Law 97 (LL97) reporting portal for the compliance pathways available to Article 321 buildings, including: reporting on the Prescriptive Energy Conservation Measures (PECMs) and verifying compliance with the 2030 emissions limits. Article 321 buildings comprise certain affordable housing (e.g., more than 35% rent-regulated units) and houses of worship.
- Article 321 Compliance Filing: Part 2
NYC DOB & ASHRAE
The DOB presents on how to navigate the Local Law 97 (LL97) reporting portal for the compliance pathways available to Article 321 buildings. This includes penalty mitigation such as unexpected/unforeseen events, energy efficiency conservation projects, mediated resolutions; and covered building list disputes. Article 321 buildings comprise certain affordable housing types (e.g., buildings where more than 35% of units are rent regulated, buildings participating in project-based federal housing programs, and HDFCs that qualify for Article 321) and houses of worship.
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OTHER LOCAL LAW COMPLIANCE WEBINARS
Stay informed on additional NYC local laws affecting building performance, operations, and reporting, with guidance on compliance strategies for owners, managers, and service providers.
- Climate Mobilization Act Primer
Building Energy Exchange
The Climate Mobilization Act Primer covers the basic principles of New York City's Climate Mobilization Act and provides actionable guidance for property owners, managers, developers, and other key building stakeholders. The course covers basic details of NYC Local Laws (LLs) — including LLs 92 and 94 (Green Roofs) and LL97 (Emissions Limits)— and outlines pathways for compliance.
- Using the Covered Buildings List and Matrix
NYC DOB & ASHRAE
The NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) presents on finding and using the covered building list (CBL) and matrix for LL97 compliance, as well as NYC Accelerator’s Service Provider Program. This session is part of a larger series to give sustainability service providers the tools needed to help their clients comply with Local Laws and support their clients.
- Annual Benchmarking Forum
NYC DOB & ASHRAE
This webinar, co-hosted by the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) and ASHRAE NYC, provides an overview of the benchmarking requirements and reporting process. Topics include benchmarking compliance requirements, step-by-step reporting guidance, common submission issues, and key updates for the current reporting year. This recording is intended for building owners, property managers, and industry professionals responsible for energy benchmarking and compliance in New York City.
- Complying with LL88
NYC DOB & ASHRAE
LL88, as amended, requires owners of certain buildings to make upgrades to lighting power allowances and controls, and to install electrical submeters in covered tenant spaces. This presentation will cover which buildings need to comply, by when, and what is required for compliance. The presentation will also cover how compliance is to be reported, qualifications for who can report for a building, and the penalties for failure to comply.
- LL88 Lighting and Submetering
NYC DOB & ASHRAE
The DOB presents on how to navigate the Local Law 97 (LL97) reporting portal for compliance with Local Law 88.
- Beneficial Electrification Credits
NYC DOB & ASHRAE
Beneficial electrification is the use of highly efficient electrical equipment to replace direct fossil fuel use or very low efficiency electric equipment - a key strategy to decarbonize buildings. To encourage the early electrification of building heating systems, RCNY 103-14 of Local Law 97 allows credit to be taken for electricity consumed by qualifying heat pump systems that demonstrate lower annual building emissions. The Beneficial Electrification credit is expected to reduce the burden on the grid by enabling incremental electrification of the built environment. This course explains the specific requirements to satisfy the Beneficial Electrification credit.
- Calculating Building Emissions & Emission Limits
NYC DOB & ASHRAE
This webinar will provide an overview of the requirements of Local Law 97, specifically how to identify a building’s annual fuel usage and how to calculate the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions limit for a building, established by the law. Participants will become familiar with what a covered building is, the different compliance pathways, how to identify Energy Star Portfolio Manager (ESPM) Property Types and GHG Emissions Coefficients, and how to calculate the limit and emissions for a building.