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NY A00208
Bill
Status
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Samuel Pirozzolo
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AI Summary
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Requires the Office of General Services, working with NYSERDA and DEC, to transition all state-owned buildings to 100% electric power within 5 years of the law taking effect
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Defines "all-electric building" as one that runs entirely on electricity from solar, wind, or other zero-carbon sources, with no infrastructure for burning fossil fuels including oil, natural gas, nuclear energy, uranium, or coal
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Mandates a report to the governor and legislature within one year detailing the transition strategy, existing infrastructure assessment, technology availability, and identification of buildings ready for immediate conversion
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Requires the State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council to develop guidelines for all-electric buildings
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Allows exemptions for emergency backup power systems and certain facilities including commercial food establishments, laboratories, laundromats, hospitals, and crematoriums, while requiring minimization of emissions
Legislative Description
Establishes the state all-electric building plan to require the office of general services to transition all buildings owned by the state to be all-electric buildings.
Last Action
referred to governmental operations
1/7/2026