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LL97: What You Need to Know

January 15, 2020 | Urban Green Council

NYC's building emissions law (LL97) will likely affect NYC businesses for years to come, and it's critical that anyone involved in the building industry stays ahead of this game-changing legislation.
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LL97 Advisory Board Announced! | What's New in the Code?

January 8, 2020 | Urban Green Council

In late December, Mayor de Blasio and Speaker Johnson appointed 15 members to the Local Law 97 Climate Advisory Board. The board will develop recommendations to refine the law and inform its implementation in the months and years ahead.
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Contracts—What Are They Good For??

December 18, 2019 | Urban Green Council

With more stringent energy code requirements and Local Law 97's emissions limits, it's critical that new and renovated buildings perform as expected. The next generation of construction contracts will need to change how liability is assigned to ensure this level performance.
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New Policy Brief: NYC's Sustainable Roof Laws

December 11, 2019 | Urban Green Council

Our just-released Sustainable Roof Laws Policy Brief, created in partnership with The Nature Conservancy, explains the basics of what you need to know about Local Laws 92 and 94.
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What's New in the 2020 Energy Code | We're Hiring!

December 4, 2019 | Urban Green Council

The 2020 NYStretch Energy Code goes into effect March 3 and includes many critical changes designed to reduce energy use, which will significantly change how NYC buildings are designed, constructed and retrofitted.