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- Referred to energy and telecommunications
- Referred to energy and telecommunications
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Makes state standards for energy efficient appliances, products and building design applicable to N.Y. city
In Assembly Committee · Energy · Sponsor Brian Kavanagh
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BILL NUMBER:S2021
Title of bill
An act to amend the energy law, in relation to making standards for energy efficient appliances applicable to any city with a population of one million or more
Purpose
To require New York City to purchase new or replacement appliances that meet minimum energy efficiency standards promulgated by the president of the New York State Energy and Research Development Authority.
Summary of provisions
This legislation amends Chapter 451 of the Laws of 2000 which amends Section 5-108 of the energy law.
Existing law
Current law requires state agencies to purchase new or replacement appliances that meet minimum energy efficiency standards promulgated by the president of the NYSERDA.
Justification
The City of New York, which purchases its power from the New York Power Authority (NYPA) is a major energy consumer. In order to reduce energy use, it is critical that minimum efficiency standards be set for New York City appliance purchases. In addition, New York City, through its purchasing power, will influence appliance manufacturers' efficiency standards, and will set a positive example for private industry and consumers.
Between 1975 and 2001, a new generation of energy-efficient refrigerators has reduced their electricity consumption by 75 percent, saving 60,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity and reducing power plant emissions. Constructing power plants to produce this 60,000 MW would have cost $50 billion and would increase already high levels of power plant emissions in the New York City area. The costs of constructing new power plants is astronomical in comparison to the refrigerator industry's investment of less than $1 million to produce these more efficient refrigerators.
Similar advances have been achieved with clothes washers, windows, fluorescent lighting, and heating and air conditioning systems. These advances in technology provide the basis for New York State's and New York City's future in energy efficiency programs.
Legislative history
2005 - Referred to Energy & Telecommunications 2006 - Referred to Energy & Telecommunications 2010 - S.4395/A.623 Referred to Energy & Telecommunications
Fiscal implications
Unknown.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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