Create Smarter, More Efficient Spaces in Full Compliance with Local Law 88

Under New York City’s Local Law 88, buildings over 25,000 square feet must upgrade lighting systems to current code and install submeters in tenant spaces over 5,000 square feet—noncompliance results in annual penalties. Yet many buildings still lack even basic control systems. When properly designed, a new lighting and controls system can cut energy costs by up to 75%, reduce LL97 penalties, and last over 15 years. RKB Group identifies non-compliant areas and can directly refer qualified vendors or upgrade your controls.

*Don’t risk unnecessary fines—use the opportunity to comply with LL88*

Compliance Process for Local Law 88

The first step is a detailed walkthrough to survey the space and identify opportunities, giving ownership clear options to consider. RKB’s goal is to achieve compliance in the first year while ensuring lighting upgrades are practical—without compromising safety, tenant satisfaction, or building operations. We develop a retrofit plan tailored to each space and outline proposed lighting control operations to prevent unnecessary disruptions to occupants. All proposed work will incorporate available utility incentives (in ConEd territory: ILIP, AMEEP and MFEEP [Jamaica])

*Implement lighting upgrades that work for your building’s occupied spaces—not just on paper*

Benefits of Upgrading Systems



Most high-performing buildings have already upgraded their lighting and submetering systems. For those that haven’t, replacing incandescent, fluorescent, or outdated LED fixtures with modern lighting and controls can significantly enhance the indoor environment for tenants and occupants. These upgrades also help reduce exposure to LL97 penalties. It’s essential to consider the full range of benefits—not just meeting the minimum requirements of LL88 or energy code compliance.

*Any buildings facing LL97 fines should take the opportunity for LL88 compliance and get the most out of the required upgrades to reduce LL97 fines*

RKB’s Approach

RKB’s engineering team delivers concise, technical support documents to help ownership make informed decisions. We facilitate conversations with lighting vendors to support system design. For any new system installations under separate contracts, we conduct a detailed walkthrough with management to explain the intended operation of each lighting or submetering system.