On 18 April, New York City is expected to pass the Climate Mobilization Act, which contains proposals that would force the owners of large buildings within the city to make them more energy efficient. The bill is believed to be the largest-ever single act to reduce climate pollution by any city. Large buildings, of over 25,000 sq ft, comprise just 2% of the city’s real estate, but produce 80% of total building emissions. The bill will require the buildings to reduce emissions by 40% by 2030 and over 50% by 2050.
On 18 April, New York City is expected to pass the Climate Mobilization Act, which contains proposals that would force the owners of large buildings within the city to make them more energy efficient. The bill is believed to be the largest-ever single act to reduce climate pollution by any city. Large buildings, of over 25,000 sq ft, comprise just 2% of the city’s real estate, but produce over 50% of total building emissions. The bill will require the buildings to reduce emissions by 40% by 2030 and 80% by 2050.