Resources

The Building Energy Exchange connects New York City's real estate and design communities to energy and lighting efficiency solutions. Building owners can use its calculator to determine how their property will be affected by NYC Local Law 97.

The New York City Mayor's Office on Sustainability contains information on all local laws related to sustainability, as well as other climate change-combatting initiatives, such as the NYC Carbon Challenge, NYC Zero Waste, and GreeNYC. You can find the city's roadmap to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 80% by 2050 there.

The New York City Department of Buildings promotes the safety of all people that build, work, and live in New York City. Its website contains information for building owners pertinent to local laws.

The mission of the Urban Green Council is to transform buildings for a sustainable future in New York City and around the world. Its Local Law 97 coverage is comprehensive and easy to understand.

New York is developing regulations for its Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. Its website for the Climate Act includes the state's climate targets and updates on processes and progress.

The New York State Pollution Prevention Institute is a resource for businesses, nonprofits, and communities in NY to navigate the sustainability landscape and realize their full environmental stewardship potential.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation outlines important state initiatives related to climate change.

• The U.S. Energy Storage Association is a national trade group working toward a more resilient, sustainable, efficient, and affordable energy grid. It brings together various players to make these improvements to the grid, including utilities, energy service companies, installers, manufacturers, and others.
• The U.S. Department of Energy outlines the future of the country's electrical grid and provides information on energy storage, its Smart Grid, and its Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.