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  The city of New York (NYC) is dedicated to lowering greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing the building energy economy. The numerous local  energy laws  that have been enacted in recent years show this commitment. The most important energy regulations and how they affect buildings in New York City are summarised below. Benchmarking Law, Local Law 84 Owners of structures larger than 25,000 square feet are required by Local Law 84 to yearly report their energy and water usage to the NYC Department of Buildings. This law seeks to encourage building owners to cut back on energy use and support transparency. Tenants, buyers, and investors have access to the information gathered because it is openly accessible. Energy Audit and Retro-commissioning Law, Local Law 87 Owners of structures larger than 50,000 square feet are required by Local Law 87 to perform an energy assessment and retro-commissioning every ten years. The process of optimising a building's systems to run more e...

  If you own a commercial building, you know how expensive it can be to maintain and operate it. One of the biggest expenses is energy usage, which can add up quickly if your building is not energy-efficient. To address this issue, building owners and managers have started to use a process called benchmarking to measure their energy use and identify areas for improvement. In this article, we will explore benchmark compliance , why it's important, and how you can use it to save energy and money. What is Benchmarking? Benchmarking is a process that compares the energy usage of your building to other similar buildings. It allows you to identify areas where your building is using more energy than it should be and to make changes to reduce energy consumption. Benchmarking can also help you track energy usage over time and evaluate the effectiveness of energy-saving measures. Why is Benchmarking Important? Benchmarking is important for several reasons. First, it can help you save money ...

  Energy benchmarking is the practice of tracking and analyzing a building’s energy consumption over time to identify opportunities for energy efficiency improvements. While there are numerous benefits to energy benchmarking, there are also some potential drawbacks that building owners and managers should be aware of. In this article, we will explore the advantages and disadvantages of energy benchmarking. Advantages of Energy Benchmarking Identifying Cost-Saving Opportunities: Energy benchmarking can help building owners and managers identify cost-saving opportunities by identifying areas where energy efficiency improvements can be made. By analyzing energy consumption patterns, building owners can make informed decisions about investments in energy-efficient equipment and upgrades. Improving Building Performance: Energy benchmarking can help building owners and managers improve building performance by identifying areas of inefficiency. By tracking and analyzing energy consumptio...