Building Performance Standards
LL97, BERDO, BEPS — cities are enforcing carbon limits on commercial buildings with escalating fines. Emergent provides the metering data, REC procurement, and compliance roadmaps to meet targets and avoid penalties.
LL97 penalty per excess metric ton
Required emissions reductions by 2034
Buildings affected in NYC alone
Active Regulations
Local Law 97
Carbon intensity limits for buildings >25,000 sq ft. 2024–2029: 40% reduction. 2030–2034: 80% reduction. Fines of $268/metric ton × excess emissions.
Read full guide →BERDO 2.0
Buildings >20,000 sq ft must meet carbon emission targets every 5 years, aiming for net-zero by 2050. Alternative compliance payments for non-compliance.
Read full guide →BEPS
Five-year compliance cycles for buildings ≥50,000 sq ft. ENERGY STAR score benchmarks with escalating penalties for non-compliance.
Read full guide →How Emergent Helps You Comply
Submetering + REC procurement creates a verified compliance pathway. We handle the data, the credits, and the documentation.
Emissions Benchmarking
Circuit-level submetering provides the granular consumption data needed for accurate benchmarking submissions. We generate the verified Scope 1 and Scope 2 data required by LL97, BERDO, and BEPS.
REC Procurement for Compliance
Renewable Energy Credits reduce your carbon intensity score. We source and procure qualifying RECs — including PA Tier II RECs and grid-connected RECs that meet LL97 offset requirements.
Compliance Assessment & Roadmap
We assess your current emissions profile against applicable BPS thresholds and build a phased compliance roadmap — identifying which improvements deliver the most emissions reduction per dollar.
Penalty Avoidance Strategy
At $268/metric ton for LL97 alone, non-compliance is expensive. We model your penalty exposure and prioritize interventions that eliminate fines while generating rebate and REC revenue.
179D Tax Deduction Stacking
Many BPS compliance improvements qualify for the Section 179D deduction (up to $5.00/sq ft). We document qualifying projects and coordinate with your tax advisor for maximum recovery.
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Location
831 Lincoln Ave Unit D-10
West Chester, PA 19380