What is the difference between local law 87 and 97?
Posted on 2 June, 2023 by The Cotcon Group
Local Law 87 and Local Law 97 are both New York City laws that set limits on greenhouse gas emissions from buildings. However, there are some key differences between the two laws.
Scope: Local Law 87 applies to buildings over 50,000 square feet, while Local Law 97 applies to buildings over 25,000 square feet.
Timeline: Local Law 87 requires buildings to reduce their emissions by 20% by 2030, while Local Law 97 requires buildings to reduce their emissions by 40% by 2030 and 80% by 2050.
Compliance measures: Local Law 87 requires buildings to conduct energy audits and implement energy efficiency measures, while Local Law 97 also requires buildings to install renewable energy systems and reduce their overall energy consumption.
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30 April, 2019