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History
- Committed to rules
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.468
- Referred to energy and telecommunications
- Committed to rules
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.67
- Referred to energy and telecommunications
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S355
Title of bill
An act to amend the energy law, in relation to energy efficiency performance standards for general purpose lighting products
Purpose
To establish energy efficiency standards for lighting products in New York State as established by the New York state Energy Research and Development Authority.
Summary of provisions
Section 15-101 Definitions
Section 15-103 Applicability, conduct prohibited. Prohibits the sale of lighting products that do not meet minimum energy efficiency performance standards as established by NYSERDA. Requires manufacturers of such products to certify that the products meet such standards.
Section 15-105 Administration of article. The Secretary of State and with the president of NYSERDA shall:
* establish energy standards for general purpose lighting, promulgate rules and regulations. Establishes that federal standards shall preempt state standards should such federal standards be established;
* administer and enforce provisions, rules and regulations pursuant to this legislation;
* accept grants or funds for purposes of administering this article;
* impose fines and or injunctive relief for violations;
* consult with the appropriate federal agencies, including but not limited to the Department of Energy, industry and other potentially affected parties.
Justification
Energy efficiency standards are among the lowest-cost, highest-benefit energy policies that states can adopt. Efficiency standards could potentially save consumers and businesses money and provide significant energy savings and environmental benefits. New York was among the first states to initiate energy efficiency standards in the 1970s.
As technology improves, so does energy efficiency. Significant improvement of energy efficiency has occurred in the various types of general lighting technology. currently compact florescent light bulbs are among the most efficient and long lasting lights on the market. Manufacturing facilities are doing considerable research to improve the efficiency of the traditional light bulb.
Rather than prohibit the use of certain types of light forms, this legislation established an efficiency threshold. Any technology that can meet such standard would be allowed to be sold in New York State.
Legislative history
2007: Passed Senate 2009-10: Referred to Energy & Telecommunication
Effective date
Immediately.
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