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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

Updates

Building Resiliency Task Force Provides 33 Actionable Proposals
On Thursday, June 13, 2013, Mayor Bloomberg and City Council Speaker Quinn released 33 recommendations from the Building Resiliency Task Force (BRTF), the expert panel they convened after Hurricane Sandy to outline steps to fortify New York’s buildings and strengthen building standards.
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A Stronger, More Resilient New York Released
On Tuesday, June 11, 2013, Mayor Bloomberg announced A Stronger, More Resilient New York, a comprehensive plan that contains actionable recommendations both for rebuilding the communities impacted by Sandy and increasing the resilience of infrastructure and buildings citywide.
Read the speech and report and watch the video

New York City is On Track to Meet Goals in PlaNYC Progress Report 2013
On Friday, June 7, Mayor Bloomberg released the 2013 PlaNYC Progress Report announcing that the City is on track to meet all of its sustainability targets. The 2013 update outlines more than 100 initiatives launched to achieve cleaner air and water, more housing and park space, and enhanced quality of life for all New Yorkers.
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GreeNYC’s Behavioral Report Analyzes Potential Green Impact of New Yorkers
On Thursday, June 6, GreeNYC-the marketing arm of PlaNYC-released New Yorkers’ Contributions To A Greener, Greater City: A Behavioral Impact Study. The study is the first of its kind to do an analysis of the potential impacts of resident behavior across all sustainability sectors such as transportation, water, air quality, waste, etc.
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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

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