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NY A02004
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2015
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Hevesi
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AI Summary
- Amends the Public Buildings Law to require cool roof standards for new construction and substantial roof renovations of state-owned buildings with flat roofs
- Cool roof requirements mandate increased solar reflectance and thermal emittance to minimize energy consumption
- Specifies acceptable cool roof materials and methods including inherently cool roofing materials such as white vinyl, coated roofs with white paint products, and green roofs with plant-based materials
- Directs the office to establish cool roof standards and regulations through the existing green building construction procedures
- 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
2/25/2016
Committee Referrals
Ways and Means2/25/2016
Energy1/6/2016
Ways and Means2/10/2015
Energy1/13/2015
Full Bill Text
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