October 2021
Reminders & Announcements
Post Your 2021 Letter Grade
2021 Building Energy Efficiency Rating labels are available for download from the DOB Now Public Portal. Check out the newly updated LL33 FAQs and tutorial video below for a step-by-step on how to obtain and display the label.
Letter Grades are determined by the Energy Star score in your benchmarking report submitted by May 1st (June 1st this year only). Letter Grade Labels are made available for download annually on October 1st and must be posted near all public entrances of your building by October 31st.
Still haven't submitted your
2021 Benchmarking Report?
If you still need to submit this year's benchmarking report, send it by November 1st in order to avoid an additional penalty. This deadline applies to all buildings on the 2021 NYC Benchmarking Covered Buildings List.

If you received a request to resubmit your benchmarking report from the utilities in May and haven't done so, please do by November 1st.
EER Reports Due December 31st
Per Local Law 87 of 2009, Energy Efficiency Reports (EERs) for properties with block numbers ending in the number 1 must be submitted to the Department of Buildings by December 31st 2021. See the 2021 LL87 Covered Buildings List.

Visit the Energy Audits and Retro-Commissioning webpage for more information.
Photo Source: Eden, Janine and Jim from NYC, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
C-PACE Transaction Helps Office Building Comply with LL97
NYC Accelerator PACE Financing approved the second-ever Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) loan in New York City for an energy-efficient renovation of 730 Third Avenue. The renovation includes high-efficiency LED lighting, 1,200 window replacements, a partial roof replacement and insulation. The project is expected to help the building avoid nearly $100,000 in annual penalties under NYC Local Law 97 due to reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. Learn more about NYC Accelerator PACE Financing HERE.
Trainings
Building Energy Compliance Seminar:
Crash Course on NYC Local Laws
October 20th
9:30am - 12:30pm
Do the NYC rules for building letter grades, benchmarking and the limits on building greenhouse gas emissions have your head spinning?

The NYC Sustainability Help Center's FREE, three-hour seminar will discuss all of the greenhouse gas-related local laws that impact the majority of NYC’s larger buildings and get you on the road to energy savings and compliance for your building
Retrofit Now! Reducing Carbon and
Complying with Local Law 97
Multiple Dates
Organized by AIA New York and CUNY Building Performance Lab, Retrofit Now! Reducing Carbon and Complying with Local Law 97 trains architects how to reduce energy and carbon in their clients’ buildings.

Retrofit Now! will provide you with a comprehensive overview of New York City’s regulatory environment and training in how to make significant energy and carbon reductions in your clients’ buildings. Learn more about the course and register for individual classes HERE.
This FREE 10-week, 30-hour training program designed by building operations & maintenance training experts covers building systems (heating, electrical, water) with an emphasis on preventative maintenance & energy efficiency. Hundreds of building operators have already completed the training and are seeing energy and money-savings results! Learn MORE.

Upcoming Course Offerings:
Tuesday mornings starting October 19
Wednesday afternoons starting November 3
Thursday evenings starting November 4
Gas Safety Training is a free 3-hour class that covers gas safety basics, compliance with NYC gas safety laws, and preparedness for gas incidents.

Wednesday, October 20 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Upcoming Events
SHC at The Cooperator Expo New York 2021
October 28 | Jacob Javits Center
Join us at the Cooperator Expo this month! The Expo is an opportunity for attendees to learn about the latest in building services, attend valuable seminars, get free advice from legal and management experts, and more! Register for FREE Here
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Resources
NYC Accelerator Is Here to Navigate
LL97 Compliance
Local Law 97, one of the most ambitious plans for reducing carbon emissions in the nation, requires most buildings over 25,000 square feet to meet energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions limits starting in 2024, with stricter limits coming in 2030. Contact the NYC Accelerator for free, personalized guidance and resources for your building.
National Grid Benchmarking Program
National Grid‘s new Benchmarking Program has been launched to help you identify cost-effective energy upgrades and incentives that support your carbon reduction goals. Contact their energy partner, Leidos, today at 877-370-5043 or benchmarking@leidos.com to get started.
NYC LL87 Data Goes Public!
The City has shared LL87 (of 2009) data to NYC Open Data. This data set includes energy audit data for privately owned buildings larger than 50,000 square feet, submitted by property owners in compliance with Local Law 87 of 2009 between 2012 and 2018. Find the data set HERE.
Get Vaccinated Today
The COVID-19 vaccine is safe, effective, and free! Why not get vaccinated today? Visit on.nyc.gov/walkupvax to find a site near you or visit: nyc.gov/covidvaccine to schedule an appointment
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