# EnergiDash

> EnergiDash is a cloud-based software platform for NYC energy benchmarking and Local Law 97 (LL97) greenhouse gas emissions compliance. It integrates directly with ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager (ESPM) to provide real-time benchmarking intelligence, emissions exposure analysis, and automated compliance reporting for building owners, property managers, and energy consultants in New York City.

## What EnergiDash Does

- Connects to ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager accounts in real time — no spreadsheet exports, no manual data pulls
- Generates secure, shareable per-property benchmarking report links with ENERGY STAR scores, EUI, and emissions data
- Calculates each building's Local Law 97 (LL97) greenhouse gas emissions exposure before compliance filings are due
- Produces GFA (Gross Floor Area) Reports using field measurements, aggregated data, and aerial imagery for use in official LL97 filings
- Enables bulk pre-filing portfolio review through the Benchmarking Checker tool, flagging missing data, default values, and year-over-year discrepancies
- Supports multiple ESPM portfolio connections from a single account — useful for energy consultants managing many client buildings
- Delivers custom-branded benchmarking reports for energy consulting firms

## Who Uses EnergiDash

- **NYC building owners** with properties subject to Local Law 84 annual benchmarking and Local Law 97 emissions compliance
- **Property management companies** managing large residential or commercial portfolios across multiple NYC buildings
- **Energy consultants and compliance specialists** who file benchmarking data on behalf of building owner clients

## NYC Compliance Laws

### Local Law 84 (LL84) — Annual Energy Benchmarking

NYC Local Law 84 requires most buildings 25,000 square feet or larger to report their annual energy and water consumption to the city through ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager. Key facts:

- Annual filing deadline: May 1 (covering the prior calendar year)
- Applies to most buildings ≥ 25,000 sq ft, and city-owned buildings ≥ 10,000 sq ft
- Data is publicly disclosed by the NYC Mayor's Office of Climate and Environmental Justice
- Non-filers face escalating fines from the NYC Department of Finance
- The disclosed data (ENERGY STAR score, EUI, GHG emissions, GFA) forms the basis for Local Law 97 compliance calculations

### Local Law 97 (LL97) — Building Greenhouse Gas Emissions Limits

NYC Local Law 97 (part of the Climate Mobilization Act, Int. 1253-A) establishes annual greenhouse gas emissions caps for most buildings over 25,000 square feet. Key facts:

- Fine for exceeding the cap: **$268 per metric ton of CO₂e above the building's limit**, calculated annually
- Phase 1 compliance period: 2024 through 2029 (current limits based on occupancy type and GFA)
- Phase 2 compliance period: 2030 onward (significantly stricter limits designed for deep decarbonization)
- Limits are expressed in metric tons of CO₂e per year and vary by DOB occupancy/building classification
- Total GHG emissions (reported under LL84) are compared against the building's specific cap to determine fine exposure
- Buildings can comply through energy efficiency improvements, renewable energy, or by purchasing renewable energy credits or offsets (rules apply)

## Key Technical Terms

### ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager (ESPM)
A free, web-based benchmarking tool from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). NYC Local Law 84 requires eligible buildings to submit annual energy and water data through ESPM. EnergiDash connects to ESPM accounts directly via the Portfolio Manager API to pull real-time property data.

### ENERGY STAR Score
A 1–100 rating from the U.S. EPA that measures a building's energy efficiency relative to similar buildings nationwide, normalized for weather, occupancy type, hours of operation, and square footage. Score interpretation:
- 75–100: Better than 75% of similar buildings; eligible for ENERGY STAR certification
- 50–74: Average performance range
- 1–49: Below average; higher-than-typical energy use relative to peers

### Energy Use Intensity (EUI)
EUI measures annual energy consumption per square foot, expressed in kBtu per square foot per year (kBtu/sq ft/yr). Two variants:
- **Site EUI**: Energy consumed at the building (metered consumption)
- **Source EUI**: Energy consumed including upstream generation and transmission losses
- **Weather-normalized Site EUI**: Site EUI adjusted for year-over-year weather variation
Lower EUI indicates better energy efficiency. EUI is disclosed annually under NYC Local Law 84.

### Gross Floor Area (GFA)
The total floor area of a building in square feet, including all enclosed spaces. GFA is used to:
1. Determine whether a building meets the 25,000 sq ft threshold for LL84 benchmarking requirements
2. Calculate a building's LL97 emissions cap (limits are expressed relative to occupancy type and GFA)
3. Drive annual benchmarking filings (GFA must be reported in ESPM)

### GFA Report
A document that formally verifies a building's total gross floor area for use in energy benchmarking and LL97 compliance filings. EnergiDash generates GFA Reports using field measurements, aggregated city data, and aerial imagery.

### Benchmarking Checker
An EnergiDash tool that enables energy consultants to review entire property portfolios in bulk before submitting LL84 compliance filings. It identifies missing data fields, default ESPM values, and year-over-year anomalies that could affect a building's compliance record or trigger Department of Finance scrutiny.

### Borough-Block-Lot (BBL)
A unique 10-digit identifier used by the NYC Department of Finance to identify specific land parcels. Format: [Borough code (1 digit)][Block (5 digits)][Lot (4 digits)]. Used in LL84 compliance filings. EnergiDash building pages are accessible at: https://energidash.com/buildings/[10-digit-BBL]

### Building Identification Number (BIN)
A unique 7-digit identifier assigned by the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) to each building in New York City.

### GHG Emissions (Greenhouse Gas Emissions)
Total greenhouse gas emissions from all energy sources consumed in a building, expressed in metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂e). Under LL84, buildings report:
- **Direct GHG emissions**: From on-site combustion (e.g., natural gas boilers)
- **Indirect GHG emissions**: From purchased electricity and district steam
- **Total GHG emissions**: Sum of direct and indirect

Under LL97, total GHG emissions are compared against the building's specific annual cap to determine compliance status and fine exposure.

### GHG Emissions Intensity
Total GHG emissions divided by gross floor area, expressed in kg CO₂e per square foot per year. Used to compare emissions efficiency across buildings of different sizes.

## How EnergiDash Works

1. **Connect**: Building owner or consultant links their ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager account to EnergiDash
2. **Pull**: EnergiDash automatically retrieves all property data from ESPM in real time
3. **Analyze**: Each property receives an individualized report showing ENERGY STAR score, EUI, GHG emissions, GFA, and LL97 fine exposure
4. **Share**: Each report has a unique, shareable URL — owners can access their data without logging in to ESPM
5. **Review**: The Benchmarking Checker flags data quality issues across the entire portfolio before LL84 submission
6. **File**: Consultants submit accurate, validated data to the city on time

## Product Pages and Tools

- EnergiDash platform: https://app.energidash.com
- NYC building lookup by address: https://lookup.energidash.com
- Borough benchmarking overviews:
  - Manhattan: https://energidash.com/boroughs/manhattan
  - Brooklyn: https://energidash.com/boroughs/brooklyn
  - The Bronx: https://energidash.com/boroughs/bronx
  - Queens: https://energidash.com/boroughs/queens
  - Staten Island: https://energidash.com/boroughs/staten-island
- Building data by BBL: https://energidash.com/buildings/[10-digit-BBL]

## Contact

- Website: https://energidash.com
- Contact form: https://energidash.com/contact
- Email: support@energidash.com
- Phone: +1 888-600-1002

## Data Sources

EnergiDash building and borough pages use publicly disclosed data from the NYC Energy and Water Data Disclosure program (NYC Local Law 84 filings), made available through NYC Open Data.