The NYC government has carried out an ongoing effort to collect relevant data on how NYC buildings are consuming energy. An attempt to audit every single property would be unfeasible regarding both cost and time, so efforts have concentrated on the premises that have the most power. To more efficiently collect data on increasing energy usage, the NYC government started Local Laws 84 and 87. LL84 is also recognized as the Benchmarking Law, and the buildings it covers are required to submit annual data on energy and water use. LL87 intends to achieve a more detailed breakdown of energy information, requiring buildings to perform energy audits and retro-commissioning while providing energy efficiency reports (EER) every ten years.
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Final Recommendations
Compliance with LL84 and LL87 can be a complicated topic, so professional advice is strongly advised. Since there are exceptions for ENERGY STAR and LEED Certified buildings, structures managers who are planning to get these certificates can benefit from doing this before the next EER is due. Working with a specialized engineering consulting firm can simplify LL84 and LL87 compliance for NYC companies, permitting them to focus on their business. |