LL97 & Compliance Owner's Representation Project Management

LL97 Compliance & Decarbonization Strategy

Local Law 97 sets carbon intensity limits for most NYC buildings over 25,000 square feet. The limits tighten in 2030 and again in 2035, and emissions above the limit are subject to a penalty of $268 per metric ton of CO₂e.

We use the building's actual energy consumption to assess its compliance position, estimate exposure in each penalty period, and develop a cost-effective plan to reduce emissions over time.

We also identify incentive programs that can offset upgrade costs, including NYSERDA and Con Edison programs and any federal incentives the project remains eligible for.

What's Included

  • LL97 compliance gap analysis (all three penalty periods)
  • Carbon emissions modeling from actual utility data
  • Fine exposure quantification by year
  • Decarbonization pathway development and prioritization
  • Capital cost vs. fine avoidance ROI analysis
  • NYSERDA, Con Edison & federal incentive identification
  • Benchmarking and compliance reporting support (LL84, LL97)
  • Coordination with filing agents and energy auditors
Best For
Co-op & Condo Boards Commercial Landlords Institutional Owners Mixed-Use Buildings

What's Included

  • Scope development and RFP preparation
  • Contractor vetting and bid leveling
  • Owner-side review of design documents
  • Construction phase site visits and oversight
  • RFI and submittal review
  • Change order analysis and negotiation support
  • Commissioning coordination and performance verification
  • Post-installation energy performance monitoring
Typical Projects
Boiler Replacements Electrification HVAC Overhauls Building Envelope Solar & Storage

Owner's Representation for Energy Capital Projects

Boiler replacements, electrification, HVAC upgrades, and envelope improvements are among the largest capital expenditures a building owner makes. They are also technically complex, and their energy performance can be difficult to verify after installation.

An owner's representative gives ownership an independent point of contact across the design team and contractors, helping keep scope, budget, and performance goals aligned from design through closeout.

We represent the owner through the full project, from defining scope and selecting contractors to overseeing construction and confirming that installed systems perform as intended.

Project Management & Delivery Support

For many buildings, LL97 compliance involves a series of capital projects carried out over several years, each with its own contractors, budget, schedule, and technical dependencies.

Coordinating those projects as a single program helps keep work in the right sequence, avoids duplicated effort, and keeps spending tied to the emissions reductions the building needs.

We provide program schedules, budget tracking, contractor coordination, and regular reporting to ownership, and we help resolve technical and schedule issues as they come up.

What's Included

  • Multi-year decarbonization program planning
  • Project scheduling and milestone tracking
  • Budget development, tracking & variance reporting
  • Contractor procurement and coordination
  • Regular progress reporting to ownership
  • Risk identification and mitigation planning
  • Permit and regulatory filing coordination
  • Project closeout and documentation
Best For
Multi-Building Portfolios Large Capital Programs Phased Retrofits LL97 Multi-Year Plans

From First Conversation
to Measurable Results

A typical engagement follows four stages.

01

Initial Assessment

We review the building's energy data, compliance filings, and capital history to establish a baseline.

02

Strategy Development

We estimate LL97 exposure, identify available incentives, and develop a plan with measures ranked by emissions reduction per dollar spent.

03

Project Execution

We manage or oversee the work, from a single boiler replacement to a multi-year electrification program, and keep ownership informed throughout.

04

Verification & Reporting

We compare actual performance against projections, support annual LL97 filings, and maintain documentation for future compliance periods.

Next Steps

Schedule an initial consultation.

Initial consultations are free and carry no obligation. We will discuss the building, its compliance position, and the options available.

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