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NY A08521
Bill
Status
8/7/2019
Primary Sponsor
William Colton
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AI Summary
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Amends Public Buildings Law Section 83 to require new construction and substantial renovation of state-owned buildings with flat roofs to comply with cool roof standards and regulations established by the office.
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Mandates cool roof materials and methods including inherently cool roofing materials such as white vinyl, coated roofs and white paint-based products, and green roofs using plant-based materials for insulation cover.
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Establishes cool roof standards to increase solar reflectance and thermal emittance of state agency buildings to minimize energy consumption and provide efficient utilization of resources.
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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
1/8/2020