Local Law 97 penalty estimate
1240 Woodycrest Avenue: $44,998/year in fees starting in 2030
What would the estimated penalty be in 2030, assuming nothing changes?
$44,998/year
- Beginning in 2030, the city drops the emissions cap by 40%.
- At the same energy use, 1240 Woodycrest Avenue will be 168 tons over the cap.
- Penalty is $268/ton over the cap, $44,998 total
Cap: 182 tons
0350 tons emitted
What is the estimated penalty for 1240 Woodycrest Avenue right now?
$19,878/year
- NYC caps a building's yearly greenhouse gas emissions.
- 1240 Woodycrest Avenue is 74 tons over the emissions cap.
- Penalty is $268/ton over the cap, $19,878 total
Cap: 302 tons
0376 tons emitted
Why does the penalty change in 2030?
- The emissions cap will be lowered by 40% in 2030, from 302 to 182 tons.
- NYC's grid will become cleaner by 2030, reducing this building's projected emissions from 376 to 350 tons.
- Energy use is held the same.
- Tons over go from 74 to 168 tons.
How much would the building need to cut its emissions to avoid the penalty?
48% less emissions than today
- This building must emit 48% less to avoid penalties.
- Owners can utilize energy efficiency upgrades or switch from gas or oil to electric.
How energy efficient is 1240 Woodycrest Avenue?
12/100, grade D
- 1240 Woodycrest Avenue scores 12 out of 100 for energy efficiency.
- That is grade D on the city's scale. 50 is typical for its type.
- It uses 113 kBtu per sq ft a year.
DCBA
120100
How reliable is this estimate?
- This is a planning estimate, not the city's official number.
- Owners report their own energy use, and reports can have mistakes.
- The city makes the final call.
- ✓Energy use comes from the building's own 2024 report to the city
- ✓Emissions rates for 2024 to 2029 match the law
- ✓Emissions rates for 2030 on match the city rule
- ✓The property type is matched to the city's category
- ○The compliance route the city assigns is not confirmed
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