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New Proposed Local Law 97 Regulations Include Key Offset, Adjustment, and Cogeneration Provisions

On September 27, 2024, the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) issued its third proposed rulemaking package to implement Local Law 97 of 2019 (LL97). LL97 requires most large buildings in NYC to meet increasingly stringent greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions limits starting in 2024. The proposed regulations establish a new GHG emissions offset program…

Local Law 97

Local Law 97 Local Law 97 – NYC’s Building Emission Law In New York City, Local Law 97 (LL97) requires most new and existing buildings over 25,000 square feet to meet greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions limits starting in 2024.  The emissions limits become stricter every five years, thereby requiring covered buildings to undertake short- and…

NYC Local Law 97 Remains In Effect After Appellate Decision In Glen Oaks Case

On May 16, 2024, the New York Appellate Division, First Department, reversed in part the trial court decision that dismissed the challenge to New York City’s building emissions law, Local Law 97. The case is Glen Oaks Village Owner, Inc., et al. v. City of New York, et al. (App. Div. No. 2024-00134, Sup. Ct….

“Local Law 97’s ‘Mediated Resolution’ Clause Gives Too Much Leeway for Exemptions, Lawyers Say”

“An Update on Local Law 97 and the State of Climate Law in New York”

SPR Associate Alexis Saba to Speak About NYC Local Law 97 At The NYSBA Annual Meeting  

  On January 16, 2024, SPR Associate Alexis Saba will speak at the New York State Bar Association Real Property Law Section Annual Meeting regarding New York City Local Law 97 and how to navigate the first compliance year. Registration is available HERE, and CLE credit will be provided. Alexis and her co-presenter, William D….