Local Law 97 penalty estimate
1744 Watson AVENUE: $1,124,403/year in fees starting in 2030
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What would the estimated penalty be in 2030, assuming nothing changes?
$1,124,403/year
- Beginning in 2030, the city drops the emissions cap by 40%.
- At the same energy use, 1744 Watson AVENUE will be 4,196 tons over the cap.
- Penalty is $268/ton over the cap, $1,124,403 total
2,278 ton cap4,196 over
What is the estimated penalty for 1744 Watson AVENUE right now?
$743,612/year
- NYC caps a building's yearly greenhouse gas emissions.
- 1744 Watson AVENUE is 2,775 tons over the emissions cap.
- Penalty is $268/ton over the cap, $743,612 total
3,778 ton cap2,775 over
Why does the penalty change in 2030?
- The emissions cap will be lowered by 40% in 2030, from 3,778 to 2,278 tons.
- NYC's grid will become cleaner by 2030, reducing this building's projected emissions from 6,552 to 6,473 tons.
- Energy use is held the same.
- Tons over go from 2,775 to 4,196 tons.
How much would the building need to cut its emissions to avoid the penalty?
65% less emissions than today
- This building must emit 65% less to avoid penalties.
- Owners can utilize energy efficiency upgrades or switch from gas or oil to electric.
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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