The Cotocon Group Launches "The Carbon Shield" to Help NYC Building Owners Stay Ahead of Local Law 97 Fines and Compliance Risks

New platform offers real-time tracking of emissions, violations, and energy laws—all in one centralized dashboard.

NEW YORK, July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With Local Law 97 in full effect and enforcement accelerating, New York City building owners are under growing pressure to understand their carbon emissions, track energy usage, and avoid costly fines. In response, The Cotocon Group—one of NYC's most experienced energy compliance consultancies—has launched The Carbon Shield, a first-of-its-kind, real-time compliance intelligence platform that helps building owners and managers monitor compliance, manage violations, and view energy performance from one centralized dashboard.

After 15 years of helping building owners navigate complex city regulations and last-minute filings, Cotocon's founder Jimmy Carchietta built The Carbon Shield to solve the problem at scale.

"Every year, we'd get the same calls: 'Am I compliant?' 'What's the fine?' 'Can we fix it in time?'" said Carchietta. "It's frustrating—for them and for us. I created The Carbon Shield to replace that panic with control."

He added: "No more flying blind. This platform gives owners a clear view of their emissions, benchmarking status, energy use, and violations—all in real time. It's everything a building owner should've had years ago."

Built for Real-World Building Owners

With The Carbon Shield, users can:

• Track compliance with Local Laws 97, 84, 87, and 95 year-round
• Monitor carbon emissions and energy usage across electricity, gas, steam, oil, solar, and more
• Get instant alerts for open DOB violations and approaching deadlines
• View a free compliance snapshot for any claimed building
• Receive a detailed, downloadable annual compliance report
• Opt for full-service Local Law 97 and Benchmarking filings under the premium plan

The platform is user-friendly, requires no technical background, and is purpose-built for NYC's regulatory environment.

Free to Start. Full Coverage with a Simple Subscription.

Claiming your building and viewing a real-time compliance snapshot is completely free.

For owners who want full coverage, the $197/month premium plan includes:

• Local Law 97 and Local Law 84 (Benchmarking) filings
• Customized compliance reports
• Continuous emissions and violation monitoring
• Priority access to Cotocon's compliance experts

"It's not just a dashboard—it's the most effective way to protect your property from unexpected fines and stay ahead of NYC's carbon laws," Carchietta said.

Availability

The Carbon Shield is now live and accepting building claims at www.thecarbonshield.com. Building owners and property managers can start with a free snapshot and upgrade to the premium plan if needed.

With 2025 deadlines fast approaching, early adopters can secure year-round compliance visibility and filing support today.

About The Cotocon Group

Founded in 2009, The Cotocon Group is New York City's leading compliance and sustainability consulting firm for Local Laws 97, 84, 87, and other energy mandates. The firm has worked with thousands of buildings across all five boroughs to implement prescriptive energy conservation measures, retrofit strategies, and long-term carbon planning. The Carbon Shield is Cotocon's latest innovation—bringing their deep expertise into an intuitive platform for building owners citywide.

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SOURCE The Cotocon Group