Buildings account for approximately two-thirds of greenhouse gas emissions in New York City, and both Mayor Adams as well as prior mayors have pledged to address these emissions as part of their plans to make the city carbon neutral by 2050.
Local Law 97 is one of the most ambitious plans for reducing emissions in the nation. The law was included in the Climate Mobilization Act, passed by the City Council in April 2019 as part of the Mayor’s New York City Green New Deal.
Under this groundbreaking law, most buildings of 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 percent by 2030, and net zero 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.
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Mark Goodwin, Synod-Owned Property Manager, at
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