LOCAL LAW 88 LIGHTING UPGRADES AND SUBMETERING
WHAT IS LOCAL LAW 88
LIGHTING UPGRADES AND SUBMETERING?
Local Law 88 of 2009 —and its subsequent expansions with Local Law 132 and 134, both of 2016—requires common areas in residential buildings greater than 25,000 square feet and all areas in non-residential buildings greater than 25,000 square feet to upgrade lighting to meet current New York City Energy Conservation Code standards by January 1 st, 2025. The original law and its subsequent expansions also require all non-residential buildings greater than 25,000 square feet to install electrical sub-meters for each large non-residential tenant space greater than 5,000 square feet and provide monthly energy statements.
TENANT ELECTRIC METER REVIEW
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A complete review of all tenant electric meters must be conducted. For any tenants greater than 5,000 square feet that do not receive monthly electrical consumption statements either from the local utility or submetering provider, a new electrical submeter will need to be installed.
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Once the review and/or required submeter installations are completed, a report must be created that includes:​​​​​
LOCAL LAW 88
LIGHTING UPGRADES AND SUBMETERING? WHATS INVOLVED?
A list of all covered tenant spaces within the building.
An attestation by a registered design professional, a licensed master electrician, or a licensed special electrician certifying that sub-meters havebeen installed for all covered tenant spaces in accordance with Article 311 of Title 28 of the Administrative Code.
A sample monthly statement in accordance with section 28-311.4 of the Administrative Code.
COMMON AREA AND COMMERCIAL TENANT LIGHTNING
REVIEW AND UPGRADE
COMPREHENSIVE LIGHTING SERVICE
Conduct a thorough lighting survey to ensure compliance with the latest New York City Energy Conservation Code. This includes measuring spaces, counting lighting fixtures, and verifying lighting controls in all common areas, mechanical rooms, and commercial tenant spaces.
DETAILED SPACE INVENTORY
Develop a detailed list of all spaces,including measurements, lighting fixture types, control types, and required upgrades, to meet code requirements.
UPGRADE IMPLEMENTATION
Complete necessary lighting system upgrades based on the survey findings to align with New York City Energy Conservation Code standards.
FINAL
CERTIFICATION
Obtain certification from a registered design professional, licensed master electrician, or special electrician confirming that the lighting systems comply with legal requirements.
WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES FOR NOT COMPLYING WITH LOCAL 88?
SUBMETERING
Failure to file a submeter installation report will incur a fine of $1,500 and will be assessed annually until such report is filed. Where a report is filed, but submeters have not been installed in all covered tenant spaces, a fine of $500 for each covered tenant space where submeter has not been installed will be assessed annually until all required submeters are installed.
LIGHTING UPGRADES
Failure to file a lighting upgrade report will incur a fine of $1,500. Such a penalty will be assessed annually until the compliance report is filed.
WHY CHOOSE FEAT SOLUTIONS FOR LOCAL LAW 87 COMPLIANCE?
Hiring FEAT Solutions ensures your building’s compliance with Local Law 87 while maximizing efficiency and reducing costs. Here’s why FEAT Solutions is the ideal partner for your energy audit and retro-commissioning needs:
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Sustainability Focus
Our recommendations help reduce energy consumption, lower carbon footprints, and enhance equipment reliability.
Our team at FEAT Solutions is here to assist with comprehensive energy audits and retro-commissioning services to help you meet regulatory requirements and improve building performance. Don’t wait for compliance issues to arise—take proactive steps toward a more sustainable and efficient building today.
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