A Brief About Benchmarking
2022
NYC
Energy
If you're like most New Yorkers, you're probably wondering what the city has in store for energy in 2022. Well, wonder no more! This blog post will give you a brief overview of NYC's energy benchmarking requirements and what to expect in the coming year. Keep reading to learn more!
What is the 2022 NYC Energy Benchmarking law, and what does it require of building owners in New York City? The 2022 NYC Energy Benchmarking law requires building owners in New York City to track and report their energy use annually. The goal of the law is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and to improve energy efficiency. The law applies to all buildings that are at least 50,000 square feet in size. Building owners must submit their energy use data to the city and complete the benchmarking process by May 1st of each year. The data must be submitted through the city’s online energy benchmarking portal. Building owners who do not comply with the law may be subject to fines. The 2022 NYC Energy Benchmarking law is an important step in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in New York City.
Building owners can identify opportunities to improve their energy efficiency rating by tracking and reporting energy usage information. This will help environmental protection agency's reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve the city’s air quality.
When does the NYC Energy Benchmarking law go into effect, and who will be affected by it?
The NYC Energy Benchmarking law will go into effect on January 1, 2022. The law will affect all buildings that are 50,000 square feet or larger. Buildings affected by the law will be required to track their energy use and report it to the city annually. The collected data will help the city identify ways to reduce energy usage and improve efficiency. The goal of the benchmarking report and local law is to help the city reduce its carbon footprint and become more sustainable. Buildings that comply with the law will be eligible for discounts on their property taxes. Non-compliant buildings will be subject to fines.
What Resources Are Available To Help Building Owners Comply with The Law? The NYC energy process called benchmarking law requires building owners to track their buildings' energy usage data and report it annually. This information is then used to compare the building's energy performance to similar buildings across the city. The goal of the law is to help building owners identify opportunities for energy efficiency improvements that can save energy costs and improve the environment. There are some resources available to help building owners comply with the law. The NYC Department of Buildings offers an online tool called energy star portfolio manager that helps owners calculate their buildings' energy use.
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection also provides guidance on how to comply with the law and resources for reducing energy and water consumption in buildings. In addition, some private companies offer services to help owners track and report their energy usage. By taking advantage of these resources, building owners can ensure that they comply with the NYC energy benchmarking law.