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The Upper West Side co-op has taken the first step towards reducing emissions by installing heat pumps to generate domestic hot water, with the next step being the replacement of the building's boiler with heat pumps for space heating and air conditioning. (Print: Doubling Down on Decarbonization)

New York City's climate mobilization act allows buildings to purchase carbon offset certificates to avoid fines and buy more time to fully comply with the law, while the revenue from this purchase flows into the GreenHOUSE Fund to help decarbonize affordable housing. (Print: Carbon Offsets: A New Tool in the LL97 Toolbox)

Inwood Park Apartments in Manhattan has used smart radiator covers to reduce oil use and avoid fines under Local Law 97, saving the building $24,000 annually and reducing carbon emissions by 26%. (Print: Inwood Park’s ‘Cozy’ Carbon-Curbing Solution)

New Local Law 97 rules aim to address carbon-emission fines for buildings. "Good Faith Efforts" are detailed for the 10% facing fines in 2024. For the 75% expected to face fines in 2030, there's a carbon-emission credit for electrification measures.

The Climate Mobilization Act divides building boards into three categories: unaware, struggling to fund retrofits, and preferring fines. A new bill proposes tax abatements for emission reductions, aiming to alleviate financial burden.

Planning for energy retrofits amid a changing landscape.

Two buildings, two cutting-edge technologies.

See where your building stands on meeting carbon emissions caps.

Neighborhood activists are banding together to push green projects and legislation.

Why an A energy grade won’t save you from emissions fines