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Sustainability Boards

Local Law 97 Advisory Board

An Advisory Board will provide advice and recommendations to the Commissioner and Mayor’s Office relating to effectively reducing GHG emissions from buildings as required by section 28-320.2. The results of the Advisory Board’s efforts will be documented in reports to the Mayor and the Speaker of the City Council, to be submitted no later than January 1, 2023.

The following members of the public have been appointed to this Board:

Name

Representing

Jill Lerner
Architects

Fiona Cousins
Engineers

Tony Malkin
Building Owner/Managers

Kyle Kimball
Public Utilities

Jasmine Graham
Environmental Justice Organization

Angela Pinsky
Business Sector

Donna Chiu
Residential Tenant Organization

Scott Frank
Environmental Advocacy Organization

Stas Zakrzewski
Architects

Howard Styles
Stationary Engineers

Michael Yee
Construction Trades

Candis Tall
Green Energy Industry

Pete Sikora
Residential Tenant Organization

Donna De Costanzo
Environmental Advocacy Organization

David Pollock
Not-for-Profit Organizations

Shravanthi Kanekal
Environmental Justice Organization

NYC Representatives

Name

Gina Bocra
Chairperson – NYC Department of Buildings

Mark Chambers
Mayor’s Designee

Jessica Albin
City Council Speaker’s Designee

Innovation Review Board (IRB)

The Innovation Review Board (IRB) operates in accordance with Local Law 5 of 2010. The IRB meets on a regular basis to:
(i) review specific projects that propose to employ new technologies, design or construction techniques, materials or products;

(ii) review proposals for approval of and to initiate reviews of such of new technologies, design or construction techniques, materials or products in order to determine their environmental and sustainability benefits;

(iii) make recommendations as to under what conditions and for what purposes each may be appropriately employed in New York city, and

(iv) streamline approvals of specific innovative projects.

Proposals for Review of Sustainability Projects and Technology

The IRB will review proposals for projects incorporating new and innovative technology, design, and construction techniques. Send proposals, including project/technology description and contact information, to OTCR@buildings.nyc.gov.

2017 IRB Membership

NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)

NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC)

NYC Department of City Planning (DCP)

Mayor’s Office of Sustainability

Fire Department (FDNY)

Buildings Sustainability Board (BSB)

The Department of Building works to promote the use of renewable energy sources and sustainable technologies, all while promoting public safety. With this goal in mind the Buildings Sustainability Board (BSB), initiated through Executive Order #8/09, continues with its mission to provide technical expertise, advice and recommendations regarding sustainable technologies appropriate for New York City, but not fully addressed in the New York City Construction Codes.

Submitting Green Technology Proposals

Applicants seeking review of their technologies must submit their proposals to the Office of Technical Certification and Research.

Protocol for Submitting Proposals to the Buildings Sustainability Board

New Membership Term for BSB

The Department is now accepting applications for the new BSB membership term. View the following for additional information and application instructions.

BSB Membership Invitation

BSB Board Members

The board is composed of experts with a background in engineering, architecture, green development, or green design and technology.

Name

Company

Edward Clerico, PE, LEED AP
Natural Systems Utilities

Scott E. Frank, P.E.
Jaros Baum & Bolles

John Lee
Mayor's Office of Sustainability

Christopher O. McHugh, P.E.
AKF Group

LEED CEM

Daniel H. Nall, P.E., FAIA, LEED AP
SH Group, Inc.

Anthony Pereira
altPOWER Inc.

Donald J. Winston, P.E.
REBNY

Michael McNamara, P.E.
EME Group Consulting Engineers

Michael J. Bosco, P.E.
CEM, CEA, LEED AP
Jones Lang LaSalle

Alec Strongin, P.E., CEM, LEED AP
Synergy Engineering

Hershel Weiss CIPE, MLP, LEED AP
Ashokan, Incorporated

Michael Harrington
Con Edison

Tamara Saakian
FDNY

NYC Department of Buildings Members

Name

Alan Price, P.E.
Director, Office of Technical Certification and Research

Gina Bocra, R.A., LEED AP
BD+C/ID+C
Chief Sustainability Officer

Helen Gitelson
Executive Director, Code Development

Wendy Wan, R.A.
Code Development Architect, Technical Affairs

Technologies Reviewed by the Sustainability Boards

Wind Turbines – Wind turbine technology is recognized under the acceptance criteria published in Buildings Bulletin 2011-004.

Energy Storage Batteries – The IRB determined that lead acid and valve regulated lead acid battery technology used for energy storage is recognized in the 2008 NYC Construction Codes and may be used as prescribed in the Mechanical Code. Other energy storage systems technology will be reviewed by the IRB. Contact OTCR@buildings.nyc.gov for more information.

Composting Toilets – The IRB will review the use of composting toilets on a site-specific basis. Please complete an OTCR2 Application Form to initiate the process.

Water Recycling – Water recycling technology is recognized under the acceptance criteria published in Buildings Bulletin 2010-027.

Solid Fuel Cooking Ovens – Cooking ovens using solid fuel must comply with the Mechanical Code and the DEP rules. Contact OTCR@buildings.nyc.gov for application instructions.

Temporary Construction Lighting – IRB is currently studying the use of energy efficient temporary construction lighting.

Phase Change Material – Phase Change Material is recognized under the acceptance criteria published in Buildings Bulletin 2013-18.

Helpful Links

OTCR2 Application Form

Protocol for Submitting Proposals to the Buildings Sustainability Board

Code Development

2016 NYC Energy Conservation Code