Local Law 97 in New York City: A Game-Changer for Energy Efficiency

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Local Law 97 is revolutionizing energy efficiency in New York City. The comprehensive legislation is designed to combat climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions from buildings. Learn about the goals of Local Law 97 and how innovative solutions like Ento can assist building owners and energy professionals in achieving compliance while significantly lowering energy consumption.

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What is Local Law 97?

Local Law 97, also known as the Climate Mobilization Act, sets ambitious emissions limits for buildings over 25,000 square feet in New York City. It is a pioneering legislation that addresses the largest source of carbon emissions within the city. By targeting buildings, Local Law 97 aims to make substantial progress towards the city's goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030 and 80% by 2050.

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The goals of Local Law 97.

The primary objective of Local Law 97 is to combat climate change by significantly reducing carbon emissions from buildings. It achieves this by establishing carbon intensity limits based on building types and energy use per square foot. Building owners must ensure their emissions stay within the defined limits to avoid penalties.

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Who needs to take action?

Local Law 97 applies to a wide range of buildings in New York City, including

• commercial, institutional, and residential properties exceeding 25,000 square feet;
• two or more buildings on the same tax lot that together exceed 50,000 square feet;
• two or more buildings owned by a condo association that are governed by the same board of managers and that together exceed 50,000 square feet.

Building owners, property managers, and energy professionals must take action to ensure compliance with the law's emission limits.

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How Ento’s AI-based software solution can help.

Ento offers innovative solutions to assist building owners and energy professionals in achieving energy efficiency and compliance with Local Law 97.

By combining millions of data points and the power of artificial intelligence, our system is capable of gaining deep insights on your buildings’ energy performance. With Ento’s virtual energy advisor it is easy to prioritize your actions and intelligently manage energy usage in your buildings.

Our platform provides comprehensive energy audits and real-time energy monitoring, enabling users to identify areas of high energy consumption and inefficiencies. By analyzing energy data, informed decisions can be made to optimize energy usage and reduce carbon emissions, meeting Local Law 97 requirements.

Ento’s benefits in a nutshell:

• In-depth overview of your buildings' energy consumption
• See potentials for savings in a prioritized list
• Document and verify your energy savings
• Save time – we will alert you if an issue arises
• Reduce costs and CO2 emissions

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Local Law 97 drives energy efficiency and sustainability.

New York City's Local Law 97 is a significant step towards combating climate change. By setting ambitious emissions limits for buildings, the law drives energy efficiency and sustainability. With innovative solutions like Ento, building owners and energy professionals can achieve compliance with Local Law 97 while significantly reducing energy consumption.

Would you like to know more about the specifications and requirements for Local Law 97? We have summarized what you need to know about it in this guide to energy certifications and regulations. 

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