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Understanding NYC’s Local Law 97: Compliance and Exemptions for Garden-Style Apartments

New York City’s groundbreaking Local Law 97 mandates that certain buildings meet carbon emissions limits or face fines. The first compliance period began on January 1, 2024, and the initial […]
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Massachusetts’ Large Building Energy Reporting (LBER): What You Need to Know for 2025

Designed to offer Building Energy Usage transparency to building stakeholders, such as tenants and municipalities, Massachusetts enacted the Large Building Energy Reporting (LBER) law, requiring buildings over 20,000 square feet […]
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2025 New Jersey Benchmarking Requirements

Energy & Water Benchmarking in New Jersey Due: July 1st, 2025   The Clean Energy Act in New Jersey includes a benchmarking requirement designed to promote energy efficiency and sustainability […]
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EnergyScoreCards Feature Release

We’re excited to introduce the latest updates to EnergyScoreCards. With new features like Carbon Totals on the Portfolio Dashboard and a Whole Building Option on Portfolio Exports & Reports, these […]
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LL97 Prescriptive Pathway Article 321: What’s Next?

  Affordable housing properties and those eligible for a Prescriptive Pathway for Local Law 97 compliance through Article 321, are soon facing the deadline to complete installation of Prescriptive Energy […]
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Bright Employee: Matthew Soble

  Meet Matthew Soble, Senior Account Manager. Matthew plays a pivotal role in helping our customers meet their sustainability goals and bring high-quality, affordable housing projects to life.    What […]
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Con Edison Award: Multifamily Top Contractor of the Year, Comprehensive Program

At Con Edison’s recent Multifamily Participating Contractor Appreciation Breakfast, Bright Power was recognized as the 2024 Multifamily Top Contractor of the Year for the Comprehensive Affordable Multifamily Energy Efficiency Program […]
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Local Law 97: It’s Time to Start Your Emissions Reporting 

  For many buildings, emissions reporting is a critical step for LL97 compliance. And now with the latest guidance update from the city, it’s time to secure your Registered Design […]
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Congratulations to HELP ONE on Phase 1 Completion!

  Consisting of four buildings, HELP ONE is a mixed-use, phased development project in Brooklyn, NY. With the construction of Phase 1 completed earlier this year, two new supportive housing […]
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