Welcome to PlaNYC Green Buildings & Energy Efficiency
In New York City, buildings make up most of our environment. To achieve most of PlaNYC's sustainability goals, we will need to make our buildings greener and more efficient. This website brings together New York City's policy initiatives on green buildings and energy efficiency.Read more
Updates
Mayor’s Carbon Challenge to Commercial Tenants Launched On Thursday, April 18, 2013, Mayor Bloomberg launched the Mayor’s Carbon Challenge to Commercial Tenants with ten participating companies. A progress report on the challenge found that four participating universities and one hospital achieved the goal of 30 percent reduction in less than five years and three years, respectively.
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Does my building need to be benchmarked? Buildings larger than 50,000 square feet and listed on the compliance list are required to comply under LL84 of the Greener, Greater Buildings Plan. Listed buildings must also comply with LL87 and LL88. Check for your building here. Read more
Am I using the right fuel? Starting on July 1, 2012, boilers using dirty No. 6 heating oil must be converted to low-sulfur No. 4 oil or cleaner fuel within a three-year operational period. All new boiler or burner installations must use ultra-low sulfur No. 2 oil or cleaner fuel. Read more
Can I benefit from an Energy Aligned Clause? If you are a commercial building owner or a tenant looking to find opportunities for energy savings, the Energy Aligned Clause (EAC) is the solution for you. The EAC solves the "Split Incentive" problem, which has long hampered energy efficiency investments in commercial buildings. Read more
How can I green my office space? Use natural light. Think before you print. These and many more tips are available from GreeNYC, the PlaNYC outreach initiatives to help New Yorkers become more sustainable. Learn how GreeNYC is focusing on making buildings more green and energy efficient. Read more
Can I benefit from an Energy Aligned Clause? If you are a commercial building owner or a tenant looking to find opportunities for energy savings, the Energy Aligned Clause (EAC) is the solution for you. The EAC solves the "Split Incentive" problem, which has long hampered energy efficiency investments in commercial buildings. Read more
Am I in a building that needs to be benchmarked? Buildings larger than 50,000 square feet and listed on the compliance list are required to comply under LL84 of the Greener, Greater Buildings Plan. Listed buildings must also comply with LL87 and LL88. Check for your building here. Read More
Can I benefit from an Energy Aligned Clause? If you are a commercial building owner or a tenant looking to find opportunities for energy savings, the Energy Aligned Clause (EAC) is the solution for you. The EAC solves the "Split Incentive" problem, which has long hampered energy efficiency investments in commercial buildings. Read more
How do I submit benchmarking to the City? Using the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) benchmarking tool, Portfolio Manager, building owners must fill out the annual reporting template to create a Compliance Report to submit to the City. Check here for links to the template, step-by-step instructions and more. Read More
Can my building participate in the Mayor's Carbon Challenge? The Mayor's Carbon Challenge invites private-sector buildings to reduce carbon emissions by 30 percent in 10 years. Currently open to universities, hospitals and Broadway theatres, the challenge will soon expand to commercial building tenants and residential co-ops and condos. Read more
Where can I get Energy Code training? New training resources are continually offered and updated for the New York City Energy Conservation Code, such as the four-hour "Cracking the Code" course and the two-day intensive training provided by the New York City Department of Buildings. Check here for dates and registration. Read more
What Green Codes Task Force proposals have passed into law? Since the two-year anniversary of Green Codes Task Force in February 2012, 29 proposals have been passed into law, with more to follow. Enacted proposals range from limiting harmful emissions from carpets to encouraging innovative stormwater practices. Read more
What are the Energy Code requirements for lighting? The New York City Energy Conservation Code, composed of the most up-to-date state energy code and amended by local laws, has several requirements for lighting, depending on building type, space size and more. Check here for links to the laws, how to comply, and where to get help. Read More
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