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Senator · Senate District 5
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History
- Substituted by A1474
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.610
- Referred to energy and telecommunications
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Relates to the powers and duties of N.Y. state energy research and development authority (NYSERDA) with respect to collection of information regarding energy efficient outdoor lighting
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Linda Rosenthal
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BILL NUMBER:S4849
Title of bill
An act to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the powers and duties of the New York state energy research and development authority
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill expands the type of energy information compiled by NYSERDA to include energy efficient and environmentally sound outdoor lighting.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 adds language to subdivision 13 of section 1854 of the public authorities law expanding the type of energy information compiled by NYSERDA to include energy efficient and environmentally sound outdoor lighting.
Justification
Improperly designed outdoor lighting wastes energy, intrudes on the privacy of others, creates glare which reduces the effect of lighting, deteriorates the natural nighttime environment, and reduces the ability for astronomical observation. This legislation empowers NYSERDA to include information in its listings of energy related products on the types of outdoor lighting best able to avoid these problems. Given NYSERDA's role as a repository and clearinghouse of energy efficiency products as well as its leadership of the High Efficiency Street Lighting Advisory Committee, they are the logical entity to compile such information.
Prior legislative history
Passed Assembly - 2009-2010
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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