SUSTAINABILITY

In a city where buildings contribute nearly three-quarters of our greenhouse gas emissions, a focus on efficiency, building energy usage, and decarbonization is critical. DOB has an essential role in implementing and enforcing our City’s ground-breaking climate policies, including Local Law 97, which significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions from the City’s largest buildings. ENVIRONMENTAL, ECONOMIC, AND SOCIAL BENEFITS ❖ Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions ❖ Improved Air Quality ❖ Healthier Communities ❖ More affordable energy ❖ Economic growth ❖ Green Jobs*** CITY DECARBONIZATION Local Law 97 is one of the most ambitious plans for reducing emissions in the nation. Under this groundbreaking law, most buildings over 25,000 square feet are required to meet new energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions limits (as of 2024, with stricter limits coming into effect in 2030). The goal is to reduce the emissions produced by the city’s largest buildings by 40% by 2030 and 80% by 2050. The law also established the Local Law 97 Advisory Board and Climate Working Groups to advise the city on how best to meet these aggressive sustainability goals. Learn more at NYC.gov.