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NY A00096
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/5/2011
Primary Sponsor
Peter Abbate
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AI Summary
- Amends Public Buildings Law Section 83 to require cool roof standards for new construction and substantial renovation of state agency buildings with flat roofs
- Cool roof standards must increase solar reflectance and thermal emittance to minimize energy consumption and provide efficient utilization of resources in state buildings
- Mandates use of cool roofing materials and methods including inherently cool materials such as white vinyl, coated roofs and white paint products, and green roofs with plant-based materials
- Directs the office to promulgate regulations establishing cool roof standards and procedures for state agency buildings
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Authorizes the use of cool roofs on new construction or substantially renovated state-owned buildings; relates to establishing the state green building construction act.
Last Action
referred to energy
1/5/2011
Committee Referrals
Energy1/5/2011
Full Bill Text
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