NYC’s Local Law 97 Proposed Rules
October 24, 2022
The New York City Department of Buildings released the Proposed Rules for Local Law 97. Focusing on carbon emissions and compliance requirements through 2050, this new law is set to reduce carbon emissions from buildings in NYC significantly. Local Law 97 (LL97) is part of New York City’s ambitious plans to address greenhouse gas…
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New Jersey Adopts 2021 IECC: Mandatory Envelope Leakage Test for Residential Projects
October 11, 2022
New Jersey has amended and adopted the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) for residential buildings, as well as ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2019 for commercial buildings. The 2021 IECC will take the place of the 2018 IECC under which New Jersey currently operates. The 2021 IECC will become mandatory for buildings submitting permits on or after…
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HVAC Systems in High-Rise Apartment Buildings
October 7, 2022
To reduce emissions and increase cost savings, developers are weighing the options for heating, ventilation, and cooling (HVAC) systems for high-rise apartment buildings. Developers pursuing energy efficiency and green building certifications above the energy code, including ENERGY STAR and LEED, require energy-efficient HVAC systems to achieve energy savings targets. The standard packaged terminal air conditioners…
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