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What's The Difference Between LL87, LL33, And LL84 Benchmarking?

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  Are you curious about the different types of benchmarking? Do you know which one to use for your specific needs? In this post, we'll break down LL87, LL33, and LL84 benchmarking so that you can understand the differences between them. We'll also provide tips on choosing the right type of benchmarking process for your business. Keep reading to learn more! Local Law 87 New York City's building energy benchmarking law, Local Law 87 of 2009, requires covered buildings to track whole-building energy use by performing an energy audit, reporting to the city annually, and submitting to the city upon request. The Department of Buildings (DOB) will use this data to generate an Energy Efficiency Rating (EER) for each building. The EER is a 1-100 index comparing a building's annual energy use to similar buildings nationwide. The US Environmental Protection Agency made a benchmarking tool as the Energy Star Portfolio Manager to help owners track a building's energy consumptio...

What Are The NYC Energy Benchmarking Report Requirements?

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  The New York City Energy Benchmarking report requirements are in place to ensure that large building owners understand and reduce energy usage in their buildings. This post will outline what you need to know about the requirements and how to comply. Stay tuned for more information on NYC's benchmarking program! What is the NYC Energy Benchmarking Report? The NYC Energy Benchmarking Report is an annual report that provides detailed energy usage data for large buildings in New York City. The city’s Department of Buildings produces the report, and it is based on data collected from the previous year. The report includes commercial and residential buildings, covering a wide range of topics such as heating, cooling, lighting, and water usage. The report aims to promote transparency and help building owners save money on energy bills. In addition, the report can be used to identify energy usage trends and benchmark individual buildings' performance. Local Law 84 Requirements   Loc...