Brian Lear on WNYC, now our climate story of the week, which we do every Tuesday on the show,

today information and advice for New York City residents about the city's landmark emissions reduction law which took effect earlier this month.

Local Law 97 requires owners of buildings larger than 25,000 square feet to track and report their greenhouse gas emissions.

Despite some pushback from critics of the law and climate activists alike, the

city has allowed a two-year grace period for certain buildings to implement changes that would lower

their emissions. If building owners fail to reduce them to a certain level

however they will be subject to fines. Buildings account for approximately two-thirds of greenhouse gas emissions in New York City.

We've talked about this before, but many people don't realize that you think about cars and maybe power plants or something.

Buildings account for approximately two-thirds

of greenhouse gas emissions in New York City,

say the official estimates.

So joining us now to talk about the implementation process so far and take your questions is

Rohen Agarwala, Chief Climate Officer and Commissioner of New York City's Department of Environmental Protection. and program manager of NYC Accelerator and Andrew Chint's financing specialist at the group

NYC Accelerator which provides free guidance to meet energy efficiency upgrades for buildings.

So Simon and Andrew, welcome to WNYC and Commissioner, welcome back.

Thank you, Brian.

It's great to be here.

Thanks for having this back.

Thanks, Brian. Thank you. Thanks Brian.

Thank you.

And listeners, we will open up the phones right away for you on this.

Landlords, co-op and condo owners, renters too.

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