Local Law 87:

Energy audit and Retro-commissioning

Everything you need to know, in EZ-to-read format.

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Who must
comply with
NYC Local
Law 87?

You may need to submit an LL87 report if you:

  • Have a building that is larger than 50,000 square feet
  • Have two or more buildings on a single tax lot with a combined area of more than 100,000 square feet

Send us your property’s BBL by clicking the button below (or just the address if you don’t have the BBL handy) and we can tell you whether or not you need to comply.

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What exactly
do I need
to do?

There are three steps involved:

  1. Audit: Schedule an assessment with our Professional Engineer, who will study each building and how all its systems work together. Based on this holistic understanding, we’ll discuss both your requirements and our recommendations to improve your energy efficiency.
  2. Retro-commissioning: Calibrate and restore your HVAC systems and other equipment to their original condition and ensure they are functioning well.
  3. Report: Submit the engineer’s complete EER (energy efficiency report) to the DOB to show you have taken the above steps.

FYI: The report may include lots of ideal recommendations, like replacing heating systems and installing solar panels. But don’t worry, you don’t need to follow every last one right now! If your budget is limited (and whose is not?), be sure to work with a compliance consultant who will tell you what’s needed and what can wait.

Let’s talk
deadlines

Each property is required to file an LL87 report every 10 years. Wondering when yours is due? Call or email us your block & lot number and we’ll give you your exact deadline.

You’ll need to start the process well before your deadline in order to get the work completed in time to send in your report.

(Some buildings with cooling towers and chillers may need to be assessed during cooling/heating seasons which can add 6 months to the audit process.)

What happens
if you don’t
comply?

Big Apple takes a big bite
Buildings that don’t submit a report in time are subject to a $3000 fine. This fine gets kicked up to $5000 for each subsequent year you don’t send in a report.

 

But there’s a silver lining!
The audit will help find ways your systems and equipment are underperforming, and fixing these issues will increase your energy efficiency and lower your operating costs.

 

Also, when you take steps to reduce your energy costs, it will be much easier for you to comply with NYC’s Local Law 97, the city’s ambitious plan to lower carbon emissions.

How
EZ Energy
can help

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Want to be 100% compliant – but on your terms?
You’re not keen on following orders like a poodle, right? You want to understand exactly what you need to do, make your own decisions, and then get it done easily. We respect that.

  • Our licensed engineer comes down to your property to audit your energy performance and determine how efficiency can be improved.
  • We recommend trusted vendors to help you implement retro-commissioning improvements to your existing equipment. We clearly explain what’s necessary and what’s smart but optional.
  • We will submit your Local Law 87 Report to the DOB, certified with all the necessary parties’ credentials (NYS PE, AEE CEM, & AEE EBCP).

Want to comply with Local Law 87–
with an eye on both your budget and future costs?

Reach out now and we’ll walk you through this.

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