Articles 320 & 321: Emissions Limits and Reporting

Article 320: Penalties & Enforcement

• Emissions Limits:
  • Most commercial: The limit is 25,000 metric tons of CO2 for buildings with a floor area of 50,000 square feet or more.
  1. Residential buildings: There are specific limits based on the building type and size, but they follow a similar structure to commercial buildings.
• Penalties:
  • If a building exceeds emissions limits, fines are $268 per ton of CO2 over the limit, starting in 2024. The fine increases each year if the building doesn’t comply.
• Exemptions:
  • Small buildings (<25,000 sq. ft.) and some historic buildings may be exempt.
• Deadline:
  • The emissions limits start in 2024.

Article 321: Reporting Requirements

• Requirements:
  • Buildings over 25,000 sq. ft. must submit annual reports on energy consumption and emissions data.
• Reporting:
  • Buildings over 25,000 sq. ft. must report their energy use and emissions data.
• Deadline:
  • First report is due in 2025 for 2024 data.
• Penalties for Non-Reporting:
  • $500 fine for failing to submit the required report.
  • An additional $500 for each 30-day period after the deadline that the report is still not submitted.