For sustainability professionals, there’s a delicate balance between recommending technologies and systems that we know to be right for the environment while also making sure a project is economically feasible. This multi-phase electrification feasibility study and capital planning project clearly shows the importance for owners to pause and conducta study that will provide them with comprehensive options. While many building owners are trying to learn on the fly in preparation for the upcoming Local Law 97 carbon emissions requirements; some are also faced with lower-than-desired Local Law 33/95 building energy grades. In this environment, it may seem daunting to properly select and plan the next round of capital expenditure for a property which can leave owners grasping at solutions without considering all of their options. Rather than quickly jump to install or replace systems that may cost them more in the long run, it is our responsibility to guide building owners to solutions that will provide a return on their investment while working towards reduced carbon emissions so they do not paint themselves into a corner.