{"id":132,"date":"2019-04-10T21:17:42","date_gmt":"2019-04-10T21:17:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/council.nyc.gov\/data\/?page_id=132"},"modified":"2022-04-11T19:21:58","modified_gmt":"2022-04-11T19:21:58","slug":"green","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/council.nyc.gov\/data\/green\/","title":{"rendered":"Climate Mobilization Act"},"content":{"rendered":"
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NYC Buildings and Climate Change<\/h3>\n

Climate change is occurring at an unprecedented rate, and the current trend of warming in Earth\u2019s climate system over the last several decades is clear \u2014 the atmosphere and ocean have warmed, sea level has risen, and snow and ice levels have decreased.<\/a><\/p>\n

Climate change is primarily driven by greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.<\/p>\n

Reducing emissions from our buildings is the most significant action the city can take to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in NYC, as buildings contribute nearly three-quarters of all citywide emissions.<\/p>\n

The New York City Council passed a package of legislation<\/a> to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from and improve energy efficiency for certain buildings in New York City.<\/p>\n

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Greenhouse Gas Emissions<\/h4>\n
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions
\n71%<\/strong>
\nof NYC Emissions are from Buildings<\/small><\/p>\n

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New Laws Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Buildings
\nby 40%<\/strong>
\nby 2030<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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NYC Buildings and Greenhouse Gas Emissions<\/h3>\n
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Buildings make up a large portion of greenhouse gas emissions in NYC. Energy consumption from electricity use, heating, and cooling all contribute to greenhouse gas emissions.<\/p>\n

Building owners and managers can improve energy efficiency of building systems and operations and invest in cleaner on-site power generation. They can also support market growth for renewables through power purchase agreements and other mechanisms to procure cleaner energy that is generated off-site.<\/p>\n

Building tenants and occupants can reduce their energy consumption, which accounts for 40-60% of a buildings energy use.<\/p>\n

Emissions from the city\u2019s power supply can be reduced by power suppliers switching to cleaner energy sources, and by fuel distributors offering low-carbon fuels.<\/p>\n

New Yorkers can help reduce greenhouse gasses by more switching to more efficient light bulbs, adjusting their thermostats, unplugging their chargers and electronics when not in use, and purchasing more energy efficient appliances.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Type<\/h4>\n
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