Signed by Governor Kathy Hochul

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes energy efficiency standards for new buildings.

Highlights:

• Requires public comment on building regulations from “persons living in disadvantaged communities” (Page 3).

• Requires increased energy savings in residential buildings (Page 3).

• Authorizes exemptions for “historic” buildings (Page 4).

• Amends definitions for water coolers (Page 4).

• Requires “establishment of, testing for compliance with, certification of compliance with, and enforcement of efficiency standards” regarding products such as portable air conditioners, electric vehicle supply equipment, outdoor lighting, and gas fireplaces (Page 13).

• Expands prohibition on sale, offer for sale, lease, offer to lease, rent, offer to rent of products that do not meet efficiency standards (Page 14).

• Requires adoption of certain federal efficiency standards (Page 14).

• Authorizes investigations, civil penalties (Page 17).

• Authorizes subpoena of witnesses; court enforcement (Page 20).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes energy efficiency standards for new buildings.

Highlights:

• Requires public comment on building regulations from “persons living in disadvantaged communities” (Page 3).

• Requires increased energy savings in residential buildings (Page 3).

• Authorizes exemptions for “historic” buildings (Page 4).

• Amends definitions for water coolers (Page 4).

• Requires “establishment of, testing for compliance with, certification of compliance with, and enforcement of efficiency standards” regarding products such as portable air conditioners, electric vehicle supply equipment, outdoor lighting, and gas fireplaces (Page 13).

• Expands prohibition on sale, offer for sale, lease, offer to lease, rent, offer to rent of products that do not meet efficiency standards (Page 14).

• Requires adoption of certain federal efficiency standards (Page 14).

• Authorizes investigations, civil penalties (Page 17).

• Authorizes subpoena of witnesses; court enforcement (Page 20).

Full Bill Text