NYC Benchmarking Laws and Energy Star Ratings: What’s the Connection?

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:20:51 +0000

NYC doesn’t just want your data—it wants you to understand it. That’s the real goal behind New York City’s benchmarking laws, which require commercial property owners to track and report their building’s energy use. But many building managers are still unclear on how this data ties into something they see all the time: their ENERGY STAR score. Understanding the link between local energy compliance requirements and national ENERGY STAR certifications isn’t just a nice-to-know—it’s critical. Knowing how your building stacks up against others could be the key to avoiding fines, lowering energy costs, and achieving ENERGY STAR certified status.