NYC Benchmarking: How Public Energy Scores Are Changing Buildings
If you own or manage a building in New York City, you’ve probably heard about benchmarking NYC. Maybe it sounded like just another piece of red tape. But the truth is, it's a lot bigger than that — and it’s already changing the way buildings are run all across the city. In short? Your building’s energy efficiency score is now public. Everyone can see it. Tenants, buyers, investors — they’re all paying attention. And that’s putting real pressure on property owners to step up their game. Let’s talk about what’s happening, why it matters, and how you can stay ahead. What Exactly is Benchmarking NYC? Benchmarking is basically about keeping score. Every year, building owners need to track and report how much energy and water their properties use. That info gets submitted to the city, thanks to a rule called Local Law 84 . But here’s the part that caught a lot of owners off guard: New York doesn’t just collect the data — it publishes it. That means anyone — potential tenants, buyers, eve...