NYC Accelerator is a New York City government program that helps building owners and managers plan and carry out energy-efficiency and renewable-energy upgrades. Its work supports the city’s climate goals and helps buildings reduce emissions and energy costs while meeting local requirements, including Local Law 97. The program is overseen by the Mayor’s Office of Climate and Environmental Justice.311
The service is citywide. It offers free expert guidance, building-specific compliance information, project scoping, and help identifying incentives, financing and qualified service providers. Its online Momentum tool provides information about a building’s energy use and Local Law 97 status; the program also offers trainings and support to move retrofit projects from planning toward implementation.16
Local Law 97 sets emissions limits for many large buildings, with requirements beginning in 2024. NYC Accelerator helps owners understand which rules apply, assess possible upgrades and financing, and find professionals to carry out the work.35 The program says its experts have assisted more than 30,000 buildings since 2015.7 Its work includes support for affordable housing, which may have distinct compliance pathways.412
The available sources identify NYC Accelerator as a city program, rather than an independent organisation, and do not establish a founding date beyond the reported start of assistance in 2015.711 Its listed headquarters is in New York City.13