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NY A06841

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/8/2023

Primary Sponsor

Philip Palmesano

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 11-104 of the Energy Law to add a new subdivision 7 prohibiting the state energy code from banning building systems or equipment used to burn fossil fuels in new construction statewide.

  • Specifies that natural gas, propane, and fuel oil combustion systems cannot be prohibited in new building construction or existing building renovation and system replacement projects.

  • Overrides provisions in Section 11-103 of the Energy Law that would otherwise allow restrictions on fossil fuel-burning equipment in buildings.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Prohibits the elimination of building systems or equipment used for the combustion of fossil fuels, including, natural gas, propane and fuel oil in new building construction.

Last Action

referred to energy

1/3/2024

Committee Referrals

Energy5/8/2023

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