Timothy Gonzalez

Timothy Gonzalez

November 09, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Building Owners Pressured To Grapple With Local Law 97's Ambiguities

On Oct. 6, the Department of Buildings released proposed rules that aim to provide guidance on New York City's recently enacted clean energy law, Local Law 97 which seeks to reduce carbon emissions from the City's largest buildings by imposing yearly greenhouse gas emissions limits. Since its enactment, building owners have struggled to figure out what is required to comply with the new law.

By Michael Vanunu and Timothy Gonzalez

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