A Local Law to amend the city charter and the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to delaying the greenhouse gas emission reduction requirements outlined in Local Law 97 by 7 years
In committee as of Mar 31, 2026Under review by an assigned committee.
✦ Plain-Language Summary
This proposed law would push back New York City's requirements for large buildings to reduce their carbon emissions and energy use by 7 years. Currently, building owners must meet these environmental standards or face penalties, but this delay would give them until the early 2030s instead of the mid-2020s to comply. This could affect residents through potentially slower improvements to building energy efficiency and air quality, but might also mean landlords won't pass compliance costs onto tenants as quickly.
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Details
- Introduced
- Jan 29, 2026
- Body
- Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts
- Type
- Introduction
- Status
- Committee
Sponsors (7)
Official Description
This bill would delay by 7 years all requirements and related penalties created by Local Law 97 pertaining to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by buildings.