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NY S01186
Bill
Status
9/27/2013
Primary Sponsor
George Maziarz
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AI Summary
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Requires consumer audio and video products purchased by New York State or its agencies to meet EPEAT Gold environmental standards for at least 95 percent of products in relevant categories, unless no EPEAT Gold standard exists for that product type
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Mandates state-purchased audio and video products meet the current Energy Star standard and establishes policies to extend equipment useful life and ensure environmentally sound disposition practices at end of life
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Requires products to be life-cycle cost-effective and practicable without compromising utility and performance
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Directs the Secretary of State to conduct a study by January 31, 2014 on whether energy performance standards should be established for consumer audio, video, and information technology products, considering factors including electricity usage, product availability, manufacturing costs, innovation, and consumer benefits
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Energy efficiency performance standards become effective 180 days after becoming final
Legislative Description
Relates to appliance and equipment energy efficiency standards; requires new or replacement consumer audio and video products purchased by or for the state or any agency thereof shall meet or exceed certain requirements.
Last Action
VETOED MEMO.219
9/27/2013