Local Law 97 penalty estimate
121 DEKALB AVENUE: $964,976/year in fees starting in 2030
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What would the estimated penalty be in 2030, assuming nothing changes?
$964,976/year
- Beginning in 2030, the city drops the emissions cap by 50%.
- At the same energy use, 121 DEKALB AVENUE will be 3,601 tons over the cap.
- Penalty is $268/ton over the cap, $964,976 total
3,997 ton cap3,601 over
What is the estimated penalty for 121 DEKALB AVENUE right now?
$423,449/year
- NYC caps a building's yearly greenhouse gas emissions.
- 121 DEKALB AVENUE is 1,580 tons over the emissions cap.
- Penalty is $268/ton over the cap, $423,449 total
7,976 ton cap1,580 over
Why does the penalty change in 2030?
- The emissions cap will be lowered by 50% in 2030, from 7,976 to 3,997 tons.
- NYC's grid will become cleaner by 2030, reducing this building's projected emissions from 9,556 to 7,597 tons.
- Energy use is held the same.
- Tons over go from 1,580 to 3,601 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 121 DEKALB AVENUE?
27/100, grade D
- 121 DEKALB AVENUE scores 27 out of 100 for energy efficiency.
- That is grade D on the city's scale. 50 is typical for its type.
- It uses 405 kBtu per sq ft a year.
DCBA
270100
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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