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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

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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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Energy Star logo 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.
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Oil tank 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.
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EAC signing 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.
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