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Dear NYC Principals and Administrators,
The first compliance reports under Local Law 97 (LL97) for buildings over 25,000 SF are due May 1, 2025, for 2024. Non-compliance or late filing can result in significant penalties. A 25,000 SF could face a penalty of $12,500 PER MONTH! Extensions to the deadline may be available. See below for important dates and details.
For a brief overview of LL97 and to see if your building is affected, please see our previous memo here.
We recommend working with professionals that can assist you with compliance, often at no cost to you. Among the companies that yeshivos have worked with are EZ Energy Services and iag Energy.
Important Dates:
- Before February 1: To apply for an extension of the May 1st deadline, you must Hire a Registered Design Professional (RDP) or Retro-Commissioning Agent (RCx Agent) and provide an executed contract and affidavit stating the inability to complete the report on time.
- May 1:
- Deadline to file reports for the 2024 compliance period with the NYC Department of Buildings
- Deadline for submitting the 2024 benchmarking data for LL84: Energy and Water Benchmarking
- Deadline for compliance report for LL88: Lighting Upgrades and Sub-metering
- June 30: Expiration of 60-day grace period to file. A 25,000 SF building will face a monthly penalty of $12,500.
- August 29: deadline for approved extensions
Next Steps:
- Reach out to a professional for assistance
- Review the “Steps to Reporting LL97 Compliance for 2024” document from NYC Accelerator for detailed guidance.
- Contact NYC Accelerator or a registered professional to ensure compliance with Articles 320 or 321.
- Act immediately to hire an RDP or RCx agent if needed to meet deadlines or file for extensions.
- For assistance, contact NYC Accelerator or email [email protected].
For more information:
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