NYC Mayor's Office of Climate & Environmental Justice

MOCEJ is leveraging unprecedented federal funding opportunities to keep New Yorkers safer from climate impacts and advance better health and environmental justice.  This year alone, we saved NYC communities an estimated $1.1 billion in damages, cleanup costs, and economic impacts from climate. Just some of our wins include securing:  ☀️$37.5 million for Public Solar NYC: Helping low-income households in all five boroughs benefit from solar.  🌊$73 million to protect Coney Island Creek: Keeping Sea Gate, Coney Island, and Brighton Beach safer from tidal flooding.  ⚡$140+ million for electric school buses: Electrifying one of the largest school bus fleets in the nation.  🚚$15 million for expanding electric trucks: Building an electric truck and vehicle charging depot in Hunts Point. Check out more of our 2024 accomplishments: https://lnkd.in/gCY2-7H5

Building owners in NYC: LL97 is here. What are you doing to reduce emissions and avoid penalties? Consider the beneficial electrification credit for your building. 🔋 Why Electrify? Cut Emissions: Switch to electric heating, cooling, and hot water. Avoid Penalties: Earn electrification credits and meet LL97 compliance. Get incentives: Take advantage of incentives through Con Edison, National Grid, and NYSERDA 💡 Key Offerings: Double Credits: For installations before 2027. HPWHs: Cost-effective and less disruptive. Expert Support: Personalized guidance for LL97 compliance. Ready to get started? Contact NYC Accelerator: https://on.nyc.gov/4eBHlVw

From the release of the New York City Panel on Climate Change’s latest climate assessment to groundbreaking innovations like climate budgeting, we’re using science and data to keep New Yorkers and our planet safer and healthier. Highlights of some of our 2024 accomplishments include:    ✅Releasing the 4th New York City Panel on Climate Change report and appointing the 5th panel  ✅Reducing GHG emissions by 6% in city government since 2022  ✅Releasing the city’s first-ever climate budgeting publication  ✅Expanding the NYC Carbon Challenge to 102 organizations – its highest since the pandemic Learn more about our 2024 accomplishments: https://lnkd.in/gCY2-7H5

In 2024, we protected New Yorkers against flooding from coastal storms and heavy rain. Here’s how we’re working to reduce flooding in communities: ✅ Installed more than 250 FloodNet sensors, providing real-time flood data across NYC.  ✅ Broke ground on the $200M Battery Coastal Resilience Project to protect 100,000+ residents & 12,000 businesses against sea level rise and create 400 construction jobs.  ✅ Won $650K in federal and city matching funds to develop building codes focused on stormwater flooding.    ✅ Launched Rainproof NYC to make actionable recommendations on heavy rain impacts. Learn more about our 2024 accomplishments: https://lnkd.in/gCY2-7H5

The Climate Knowledge Exchange (https://lnkd.in/eCcCSuvf) invites you to its first virtual event of the new year, where we'll review the findings from NYC’s 2023 Greenhouse Gas Inventories. Register today!   📅 Jan. 13, 12-1:30 p.m.  🔗 Register before Jan. 6: https://lnkd.in/e6BS5ixp

Part of NYC’s Greener, Greater Buildings Plan, LL88 aims to improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in large buildings. Buildings over 25,000 sq. ft. must certify that their upgraded lighting systems comply with the NYC energy conservation code in effect on or after July 1, 2010. Compliance must be certified by a registered design professional (RDP) or licensed master/special electrician by the end of 2024, with an attestation letter filed to the DOB by May 1, 2025. Additionally, electrical sub-metering is required for commercial tenant spaces over 5,000 sq. ft. in commercial & industrial and multifamily buildings over 25,000 sq. ft. Failure to comply may lead to fines beginning at $1,500 per building for lighting upgrades. Additionally, penalties for not filing sub-metering requirements start at $1,500, with an extra $500 for each tenant space lacking a required sub-meter. Ensure your building meets these requirements to avoid penalties, contact NYC Accelerator: https://on.nyc.gov/4fK7iCy

The Mayor's Office of Climate and Environmental Justice (MOCEJ) is hiring a Senior Advisor, Climate Solutions Financing Strategist to lead efforts in funding NYC's decarbonization and resiliency projects. In this role, you’ll: 💡 Develop innovative financing strategies for clean energy and resilient infrastructure. 🤝 Collaborate with city agencies and communities to secure federal, state, and private funding. ⚖️ Ensure equitable access to resources, prioritizing environmental justice. 📅 This is a three-year grant-funded position. Ready to make an impact? Apply now or share with your network! https://lnkd.in/dwDu7qQ

When it comes to making cleaner and healthier buildings that are safer and more comfortable for the people inside them, other cities have to look no further than New York. In 2024 we: ✔️ Launched the North American Electric Construction Coalition with five other cities and industry partners to accelerate the use of electric construction equipment, reduce air and noise pollution and improve quality of life. Send us an email if you want to join! nyclimate@cityhall.nyc.gov  ✔ Released a request for proposals to expand NYC Accelerator, which will have a wider variety of sustainability and resilience resources, and support for smaller and industrial buildings. Proposals are due January 24: https://lnkd.in/e_dhTCAH.  ✔️ Adopted NYSERDA’s updated C-PACE guidance, which expands eligibility to new construction projects, and buildings undergoing full electrification.   ✔️ Released the “Renewable Rikers Feasibility Study” to explore renewable energy infrastructure on Rikers Island. Learn more about our 2024 accomplishments: https://lnkd.in/gCY2-7H5

To achieve a resilient, healthy, and net-zero future for all New Yorkers, we must fundamentally change the ways in which we heat, cool, and power our buildings—especially in the public and afordable housing sectors. Join Building Energy Exchange, New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), New York Power Authority (NYPA), and NYSERDA for an engaging moderated panel discussion on New York State’s groundbreaking Clean Heat for All initiative and NYCHA’s window heat pump program. Following the moderated panel discussion, there will be a live Q&A session where attendees can directly engage with industry experts. Whether you’re a building owner, tenant, design professional, or policy analyst, this event will offer valuable insights into adopting clean energy solutions that are proven to be safe, versatile, cost-effective, and efficient! Free RSVP (January 16, 9:30 - 11:00 am, online and in-person): https://lnkd.in/egKGW8fy

The NYC Mayor’s Office of Talent and Workforce Development is looking for passionate professionals to lead groundbreaking initiatives in the green economy. Two transformative opportunities are now available:   💼 Executive Director, Partnership for Green Collar Careers (PGCC) https://lnkd.in/euRjXJGZ Lead the launch of this ambitious new initiative, advancing NYC's Green Economy Action Plan. Oversee strategies that create inclusive, sustainable workforce pathways and address critical green talent pipeline needs. 📍 Salary: $135,000–$145,000     💼 Director, Partnership for Green Collar Careers (PGCC) https://lnkd.in/eW89D8Sr Support the growth of the green workforce by driving collaboration among city agencies, businesses, and workforce stakeholders. Build innovative programs to connect New Yorkers with good-paying green-collar jobs. 📍 Salary: $90,000–$105,000 #NYCHiring #GreenEconomy #WorkforceDevelopment #SustainabilityJobs