Requiring periodic recommendations on adoption of more stringent energy efficiency requirements for certain buildings.

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring periodic recommendations on adoption of more stringent energy efficiency requirements for certain buildings

This bill requires that, during the 2019 and 2022 energy code revision cycle, DOB will submit proposed amendments to make the City’s energy code match the “model stretch energy code” created by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). Further, in the 2025 code revisions cycle (and future revision cycles), DOB will include in its proposed amendments energy performance targets for larger buildings.