NYC Building Energy Laws
These training resources cover the core compliance frameworks every building owner and manager needs to understand.
NYC Climate Mobilization Act
An introduction to the key local laws focused on building decarbonization, including LL92/94 (green roofs and solar), LL97 (emissions limits), and actionable guidance for building owners and managers.
LL97 Emissions Limits and Compliance Overview
A deep dive on Local Law 97 — what it covers, how emissions are calculated, covered building categories, compliance pathways, and the penalty structure.
LL97 Reporting Overview and How to Report
An orientation to the LL97 reporting process, including a step by step walk through of the DOB portal for reporting.
LL84 Annual Benchmarking Requirements and How to Report
A thorough overview of NYC's energy benchmarking law (LL84), including reporting requirements, step-by-step submission guidance, and how to avoid common errors.
LL97 Compliance - Standard Pathway (Article 320)
Step-by-step guidance on Local Law 97 reporting and compliance pathways for the majority of covered buildings from the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) and ASHRAE NYC.
Article 320: What Building Owners Need to Know
A comprehensive primer on Article 320 of LL97 — the compliance path for the majority of covered buildings. Covers requirements, emissions coefficients, reporting timelines, and the compliance filing process.
Filing for Article 320 Compliance: Part 1
How to navigate the DOB LL97 reporting portal for Article 320 compliance, including submitting compliance reports, requesting deductions, and using alternative emissions calculation methods.
Filing for Article 320 Compliance: Part 2
Continuation of the Article 320 filing walkthrough, covering penalty mitigation options (Good Faith Efforts), covered building list disputes, and next steps for buildings not yet in compliance.
Applying for a 320.7 Adjustment
A step-by-step guide to applying for a time-limited adjustment to your building's emissions limit when external or financial constraints prevent compliance. Covers eligibility criteria and how to use the DOB portal.
LL97 Compliance - Affordable Housing & Houses of Worship (Article 321)
Step-by-step guidance on Local Law 97 reporting and compliance pathways for buildings with rent-regulated units and houses of worship from the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) and ASHRAE NYC.
Article 321 Prescriptive Compliance Measures
A detailed look at the 13 Prescriptive Energy Conservation Measures (PECMs) that make up the alternative compliance path for buildings with rent-regulated units and houses of worship under LL97.
Filing for Article 321 Compliance: Part 1
Walkthrough of the DOB reporting portal for Article 321 buildings, covering how to report on Prescriptive ECMs and verify compliance with the 2030 emissions limits.
Filing for Article 321 Compliance: Part 2
Continuation of the Article 321 filing walkthrough, including penalty mitigation pathways — unexpected events, energy efficiency projects, and mediated resolutions — and covered building list dispute procedures.
LL88 Lighting and Submetering Resources
Guidance on Local Law 88 requirements for lighting upgrades, electrical submetering, and how to report compliance through the DOB portal.
LL88 Compliance: Lighting Upgrades and Electrical Submetering
An overview of Local Law 88 requirements — what buildings must do to upgrade lighting power and controls and install electrical submeters, who must comply, by when, and how to report compliance to DOB.
Filing LL88 Compliance in the DOB Portal
A portal walkthrough for reporting LL88 lighting and submetering compliance through the DOB LL97 reporting system. Covers the filing steps, required documentation, and how LL88 compliance interacts with LL97 Good Faith Efforts.
Additional Trainings For Service Providers
Resources for engineers, energy consultants, and other professionals navigating LL97 compliance on behalf of building owners.
Using the Covered Buildings List
How to find and use the DOB Covered Buildings List and compliance matrix to understand your project’s LL97 obligations and applicable emissions limits.
Beneficial Electrification Credits Under LL97
Learn how projects can earn emissions credits for installing qualifying heat pump systems, and what documentation is required to claim the Beneficial Electrification Credit.
Building Technology Primers
Not sure how a heat pump works or what an energy management system actually does? These short technical primers provide a plain-language introduction to the key building technologies that drive energy savings and emissions reductions.