Guides

Plain-English answers to the questions behind BuildingCensus's data, each sourced to the agency records and linked to the pages that answer them.

• Is my building covered by NYC Local Law 84?Which New York City buildings must benchmark energy and water under Local Law 84, how to check the Covered Buildings List, the May 1 deadline and fines.
• What does a NYC building's energy grade mean, and how do I look one up?What the A, B, C, D, F and N energy grades posted on New York City buildings mean, how they come from the ENERGY STAR score, and where to look one up.
• What does Los Angeles' EBEWE ordinance require of my building?What LA's EBEWE program requires: annual benchmarking by June 1, audits and retro-commissioning every five years, the $202 fee and how to check status.