Compliance & Local Law Services
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Navigating New York City’s evolving energy regulations can be complex, but Kawi Energy Group is here to simplify the process. We specialize in helping building owners and managers comply with local laws on energy efficiency, ensuring your properties meet current standards and are prepared for future updates.
Our comprehensive services include energy benchmarking, audits, retro-commissioning, and emissions reporting. We tailor our approach to each client’s unique needs, providing clear guidance and actionable strategies to enhance building performance and sustainability. By partnering with Kawi, you gain a trusted advisor committed to delivering compliance solutions that align with your operational goals.
Stay ahead of regulatory requirements and avoid potential penalties by leveraging our expertise. With Kawi Energy Group, compliance becomes an opportunity to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Local Law 84/133
What is Local Law 84?
New York City Local Law 84 (LL84) requires building owners of properties over 25,000 square feet to annually measure and report energy and water use to the city by May 1st annually.
Who Must Comply With Local Law 84?
- Buildings 25,000 square feet and over
- Two or more buildings on the same tax lot exceeding 100,000 square feet
- Two or more condominium buildings on the same board 100,000 square feet and over
Deadline:
May 1st of every year
Our Approach
Kawi Energy Group leverages expertise and innovative technology to help you meet your Local Law 84 compliance. As a full-service firm, we streamline the process, minimizing disruptions and eliminating the need for multiple vendors.
Our Local Law 84 Services Include:
- Energy & Water Data Collection
- Energy STAR Benchmarking
- Seamless Submission via EPA Portfolio Manager
- Compliance Management & Deadline Tracking
Local Law 87
What is Local Law 87?
New York City Local Law 87 (LL87) requires building owners to submit audit and retro commissioning information to the City once every ten years.
Compliance year is based on the last digit of the building’s tax block number.
Who Must Comply With Local Law 87?
- Buildings 50,000 square feet and over
- Two or more buildings on the same tax lot exceeding 100,000 square feet
- Two or more condominium buildings on the same board 100,000 square feet and over
Deadline:
December 31st of the year corresponding to the last digit of the building’s tax block number
Our Approach
Kawi Energy Group leverages expertise and innovative technology to help you meet your Local Law 87 compliance with customized, emission-reducing solutions. As a full-service firm, we streamline the process, minimizing disruptions and eliminating the need for multiple vendors.
Our Local Law 87 Services Include:
- Energy Audit: If applicable, a plan will be generated compliant with LL87 requirements.
- Retro-commissioning Study
- Incentive Procurement: Where applicable, we will procure incentives for any study or upgrades done.
Local Law 97
What is Local Law 97?
New York City Local Law 97 (LL97) requires buildings of 25,000+ sq. ft. to cut emissions 40% by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050, with a $268 per ton CO2 penalty for noncompliance.
Who Must Comply With Local Law 97?
- Buildings 25,000 sq. ft.square feet and over
- Two or more buildings on the same tax lot exceeding 50,000 sq. Ft.square feet
Deadlines:
- First compliance period: 2024–2029 (report due May 1, 2025)
- Second compliance period: 2030–2034 (40% emissions reduction target)
- Net zero target: By 2050
Our Approach
Kawi Energy Group leverages expertise and innovative technology to help you meet your Local Law 97 compliance with customized, emission-reducing solutions. As a full-service firm, we streamline the process, minimizing disruptions and eliminating the need for multiple vendors.
Add Our Local Law 97 Services Include:
- Article 320 and Article 321 Compliance Filing
- Mediated Resolutions – Decarbonization Plans and Good Faith Effort Filings
- Incentive Procurement
- Compliance Deadline Tracking
What is Local Law 88?
New York City Local Law 88 (LL88) requires owners of large buildings to upgrade lighting systems and install tenant submetering in non-residential spaces by mandated deadlines. The goal is to reduce energy use and increase transparency in energy consumption.
Lighting upgrades must meet current New York City Energy Conservation Code standards, and submetering is required in spaces over 10,000 square feet.
Who Must Comply With Local Law 88?
- Buildings 25,000 square feet and over
- Two or more buildings on the same tax lot exceeding 100,000 square feet
- Two or more condominium buildings on the same board totaling 100,000 square feet or more
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
Our Approach
With our expert knowledge of New York City’s Energy Codes and our vast proficiency in lighting retrofits and submetering, Kawi Energy Group supports full LL88 compliance for our clients. We manage the entire process, from audits to installations and upgrades, while helping you qualify for incentives where available.
Our Local Law 88 Services Include:
- Lighting Inventory & Audit
- Lighting Retrofit Design & Installation
- Submetering Evaluation & Implementation
- Compliance Filing & Documentation
- Incentive Procurement Support
Local Law 95
What is Local Law 95?
Local Law 95 (LL95) amended the New York City Energy Grades system (initially established under LL33) by adjusting how energy performance grades are assigned to buildings. It mandates that owners of applicable buildings post their building’s Energy Efficiency Grade near public entrances.
Grades are calculated based on ENERGY STAR benchmarking data submitted under Local Law 84.
Who Must Comply With Local Law 95?
All buildings required to benchmark under Local Law 84
Deadline:
Energy efficiency grades are available to be downloaded by October 1 every year and clearly displayed at a public entrance no later than October 31.
Our Approach
Kawi Energy Group ensures your building not only benchmarks correctly but receives the most accurate energy grade possible. We also manage the timely printing and display of your energy label to avoid violations.
Our Local Law 95 Services Include:
- ENERGY STAR Benchmarking Validation
- Energy Grade Calculation Review
- Compliance Label Download, Printing & Display Guidance
- Ongoing Benchmarking & Grade Improvement Strategies
Local Law 88
What is Local Law 88?
New York City Local Law 88 (LL88) requires owners of large buildings to upgrade lighting systems and install tenant submetering in non-residential spaces by mandated deadlines. The goal is to reduce energy use and increase transparency in energy consumption.
Lighting upgrades must meet current New York City Energy Conservation Code standards, and submetering is required in spaces over 10,000 square feet.
Who Must Comply With Local Law 88?
- Buildings 25,000 square feet and over
- Two or more buildings on the same tax lot exceeding 100,000 square feet
- Two or more condominium buildings on the same board totaling 100,000 square feet or more
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
Our Approach
With our expert knowledge of New York City’s Energy Codes and our vast proficiency in lighting retrofits and submetering, Kawi Energy Group supports full LL88 compliance for our clients. We manage the entire process, from audits to installations and upgrades, while helping you qualify for incentives where available.
Our Local Law 88 Services Include:
- Lighting Inventory & Audit
- Lighting Retrofit Design & Installation
- Submetering Evaluation & Implementation
- Compliance Filing & Documentation
- Incentive Procurement Support
What is Local Law 97?
New York City Local Law 97 (LL97) requires buildings of 25,000+ sq. ft. to cut emissions 40% by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050, with a $268 per ton CO2 penalty for noncompliance.
Who Must Comply With Local Law 97?
- Buildings 25,000 sq. ft.square feet and over
- Two or more buildings on the same tax lot exceeding 50,000 sq. Ft.square feet
Deadlines:
- First compliance period: 2024–2029 (report due May 1, 2025)
- Second compliance period: 2030–2034 (40% emissions reduction target)
- Net zero target: By 2050
Our Approach
Kawi Energy Group leverages expertise and innovative technology to help you meet your Local Law 97 compliance with customized, emission-reducing solutions. As a full-service firm, we streamline the process, minimizing disruptions and eliminating the need for multiple vendors.
Add Our Local Law 97 Services Include:
- Article 320 and Article 321 Compliance Filing
- Mediated Resolutions – Decarbonization Plans and Good Faith Effort Filings
- Incentive Procurement
- Compliance Deadline Tracking
NJ Energy & Water Benchmarking Law
What is the New Jersey Energy & Water Benchmarking Law?
New Jersey requires individual buildings to track and report energy and water usage to the state.
Who Must Comply With the law?
All commercial and industrial buildings 25,000 sq. ft. and over All apartment buildings 25,000 sq. ft. square feet and over
Deadline:
July 1st of each year
Our Approach
Kawi Energy Group leverages expertise and innovative technology to help you meet the complexities of New Jersey Energy & Water Benchmarking Law compliance with customized, emission-reducing solutions. As a full-service firm, we streamline the process, minimizing disruptions and eliminating the need for multiple vendors.
Our NJ Energy & Water Benchmarking Services Include:
- Energy & Water Data Collection
- ENERGY STAR Benchmarking
- Seamless Submission via EPA Portfolio Manager
- Comprehensive Compliance Management & Deadline Tracking
Next Steps to Compliance
Working with Kawi is straightforward and streamlined. Here’s a quick overview of how we’ll begin working together.
Step 1:
Fill out our service intake forms, linked below:
Step 2:
We’ll contact you to schedule a brief consultation call to review your project, compliance needs, and how the Kawi team can best support you.
Step 3:
We will provide a proposal for your compliance.
Step 4:
We will follow up to see through your project compliance.
