Non-compliance with building performance standards results in financial penalties that can be significant for large buildings or portfolios.
Penalty Structures by Jurisdiction
| Jurisdiction | Penalty Rate | Calculation |
|---|
| NYC LL97 | $268/tonne CO2 | Per tonne over limit |
| Boston BERDO | TBD | Under development |
| DC BEPS | $7.50/sq ft | For non-compliant |
| Colorado | TBD | Starting 2027 |
Example Penalty Calculation
NYC Office Building:
- Size: 100,000 sq ft
- Limit: 8.46 kgCO2/sq ft (846 tonnes total)
- Actual: 10.00 kgCO2/sq ft (1,000 tonnes total)
- Excess: 154 tonnes
- Penalty: 154 × $268 = $41,272/year
Escalating Targets: Penalties will increase as targets tighten in 2030 and beyond. A building compliant today may face penalties in the next phase.
Calculating in Abisko
View penalty estimates
Compliance → Penalties → Portfolio summary
Drill into property
See calculation methodology for each building
Project future penalties
Model against future phase targets
Compare to retrofit cost
Use penalty projections to justify capital investment
Investment Case: Multi-year penalties often exceed retrofit costs. Use penalty projections to build ROI case for efficiency investments.
