Local Law 97: What It Does, Why We Need It, & How It Works
Thu, Apr 11
|70-35 112th St, Forest Hills, NY 11375, USA
Join us for a free public forum to learn more about Local Law 97. Council members, co-op board members, contractors, and others will explain how the law’s standards are affordable and achievable, and why they're necessary to prevent catastrophic climate change.
Time & Location
Apr 11, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
70-35 112th St, Forest Hills, NY 11375, USA
About the event
Local Law 97 is New York City’s Green New Deal for Buildings. Passed in 2019, it's our nation’s most ambitious local climate and jobs law. Already, Local Law 97 is fulfilling its potential to cut air pollution, lower utility bills, and create jobs, while helping New York reduce greenhouse gasses.
Join us for a free public forum to learn more about Local Law 97.
Council members, co-op board members, contractors, and others will explain how the law’s standards are affordable and achievable, and why they're necessary to prevent catastrophic climate change.
We'll discuss tools and techniques for complying with the law by weatherizing and electrifying buildings and making our homes more comfortable and energy-efficient.
Moderated by former council member Costa Constantinides, with special guest Public Advocate Jumaane Williams.
The event is co-hosted by the Forest Hills Green Team, Queens Climate Project, New York Communities for Change, Food & Water Watch, and NYPIRG.