Sustainable Building News - June 22, 2021

Sustainable Building News

June
22, 2021

A Department of Buildings newsletter providing the latest developments on Local Law 97

Reminder: Local Law 97: Adjustments Applications for Excessive Emissions
Deadline is

June 30, 2021

DOB is currently accepting applications for adjustments to a
building's annual emissions limits for calendar years 2024-2029.

If you're planning to submit an adjustment application for
excessive emissions due to special circumstance, it
must be received on or before June 30, 2021 in DOB
NOW: Safety. Please read our Service
Notice for full details.

Excessive Emissions Due to a Special Circumstance

Buildings with excess emissions at least 40% more than the
building's 2024 limit due to special circumstance, pursuant to
New York City Administrative Code Section 28-320.8, can submit
an adjustment application through the June 30,2021 deadline. The
filing fee for these applications is $2,450.

Access to DOB NOW: Safety

To log into DOB
NOW all users need an active eFiling account. To create an eFiling
account, visit the DOB NOW Registration page at www.nyc.gov/dobnowtips for
assistance.

Get Your Copy of the 2020 Energy Conservation Code

The 2020
Energy Conservation Code is now available for
purchase. Get your copy of the 2020 Energy Conservation Code
today to find out more about New York City's targeted
measures to ensure that the construction of new buildings,
additions, and alterations will meet the city's emissions
and sustainability standards.

The new 2020 NYC Energy Conservation
Code (NYCECC) was adopted by the New York City Council
on March 29th, 2020. The NYCECC aligns with the following
New York State provisions:

The 2020 Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State (2020
ECCCNYS); and

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) NY
Stretch Energy Code-2020.

Visit NYC.gov/Citystore to
purchase your copy of the Code today!

100% of sales benefit The
City of New York

For more information on sustainability,

visit us online.

Melanie E. La Rocca Commissioner

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