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Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) are becoming a practical Local Law 97 compliance option, but they are not the right solution for every building. Learn when RECs can reduce or eliminate LL97 penalties, how their cost compares with penalties today and after 2030, and why they may be most valuable as part of a longer-term decarbonization strategy.

Immediate construction is not always the right LL97 response. For some buildings, the smarter move is knowing when to wait — and what to plan before that window closes.

A building can comply with Local Law 97 today and still face exposure under the stricter 2030 limits. The key is understanding the future gap early enough to preserve options, coordinate capital planning, and avoid rushed decisions.

Part 1 explains what an LL97 filing does—and does not—tell a building owner. It outlines how to decide whether the next step is continued monitoring, operational improvements, or a deeper energy study.