Local Law 97 is a New York City law that sets limits on greenhouse gas emissions from buildings. It was enacted in 2019 as part of the Climate Mobilization Act, and it requires most buildings over 25,000 square feet to reduce their emissions by 40% by 2030 and 80% by 2050.

One of the requirements of Local Law 97 is that building owners must conduct an energy audit of their building every five years. The energy audit must be conducted by a certified professional and it must identify opportunities for the building to reduce its energy consumption and emissions.

The results of the energy audit must be submitted to the New York City Department of Buildings. The Department of Buildings will use the information from the energy audits to track the progress of buildings in meeting the requirements of Local Law 97.

Energy audits can be a valuable tool for building owners who are looking to reduce their energy consumption and emissions. The audits can identify areas where the building can be made more energy efficient, and they can help to develop a plan for making the necessary improvements.