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NY A00051
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/9/2013
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Hevesi
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AI Summary
- Amends Public Buildings Law Section 83 to require new state agency buildings with flat roofs and substantial roof renovations to comply with cool roof standards established by the office in regulations
- Cool roof standards must increase solar reflectance and thermal emittance to minimize energy consumption and efficiently utilize resources in state buildings
- Requires cool roof materials and methods including inherently cool roofing materials such as white vinyl, coated roofs with white paint products, and green roofs using plant-based materials for insulation
- 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
reported referred to ways and means
2/26/2014
Committee Referrals
Ways and Means2/26/2014
Energy1/8/2014
Ways and Means4/22/2013
Energy1/9/2013
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