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History
- Substituted by A5655
- 1st report cal.409
- Reported and committed to finance
- Referred to energy and telecommunications
- Referred to energy and telecommunications
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Relates to state lighting efficiency standards for existing public buildings
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Linda Rosenthal
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Title of bill
An act to amend the energy law, in relation to state lighting efficiency standards for existing public buildings
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill adds elimination of wasteful artificial night lighting to the state lighting efficiency standards.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 amends Section 8-101 of the energy law to add the elimination of wasteful artificial night lighting to the state lighting efficiency standards.
Justification
Even when methods of generating power for residential, commercial, and municipal lighting are as efficient as possible, the emissions resulting from burning fossil fuels are a significant threat to public health. The contaminants in these emissions are killing our lakes, tainting our air and drinking water and contributing to global warming. In addition, the state and nation face a crisis in the cost and distribution of electricity because increases in demand are outpacing supply. At the same time, it is estimated that poorly designed and inefficient outdoor night lighting wastes between $3.5 and $4 billion annually. This legislation requires the inclusion of ways of eliminating wasteful lighting in the state lighting efficiency standards and will therefore help the state reduce energy consumption and the pollution resulting from its unnecessary use.
Prior legislative history
2005: A.1846 - Passed Assembly 2005: A.1846 - Ways and Means 2004: A.736 - Ways and Means 2003: A.736 - Energy 2002: A.11357 Ways and Means
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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