Environmental advocates and progressive politicians are accusing the Adams administration of “dragging its feet” on implementing Local Law 97, the landmark climate statute requiring large buildings across the city to slash their carbon emissions, which is set to go into effect next year.
The 2019 law requires buildings over 25,000 square feet to meet tough new emissions standards starting in 2024, and by 2030 they must have reduced their emissions by 40% compared to 2005 levels to be in line with climate goals. The law requires landlords to retrofit their buildings to meet the mandates.
