What's happening
This bill creates a program to incentivize the construction of affordable, energy-efficient, and environmentally responsible residential buildings in New York.
Why it matters
Targets true affordability. by tying incentives specifically to homes purchased by lower- and moderate-income households, using state-defined income thresholds—potentially expanding access to quality housing for those most in need.
Mandates rigorous green standards. by requiring the use of energy-efficient design, smart growth practices, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and environmentally responsible materials—pushing builders to adopt more sustainable construction methods.
Balances sustainability and affordability. by emphasizing that all green building requirements must preserve the affordability of homes for qualifying buyers, addressing concerns that “green” features can often drive up costs.
Requires transparency and ongoing oversight. through annual public reporting on program outcomes and rulemaking, which could drive continuous improvement and allow public scrutiny of how well the program delivers on its promises.
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Build Green Affordable Homes
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History
- Substituted by S3746A
- Ordered to third reading rules cal.477
- Rules report cal.477
- Reported
- Reported referred to rules
- Print number 4969a
- Amend and recommit to ways and means
- Reported referred to ways and means
- Referred to energy
Companion bill
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
Make Green Homes Affordable
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Joseph A. Griffo
Full text
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STATE OF NEW YORK
4969--A
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
February 6, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. ROSENTHAL, ENGLEBRIGHT, SEAWRIGHT, BARRON, JEAN- PIERRE, LUPARDO, DE LA ROSA, SEPULVEDA, THIELE, NIOU, COLTON, WALKER, McDONALD, STECK -- read once and referred to the Committee on Energy -- reported and referred to the Committee on Ways and Means -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee
AN ACT to amend the public authorities law, in relation to establishing the affordable residential green building program
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The public authorities law is amended by adding a new section 1872-a to read as follows:
§ 1872-a. Affordable residential green building program. Notwithstanding any law, rule or regulation to the contrary, the authority shall establish and administer a program pursuant to standards and criteria established by the authority which would provide incentives to owners for the construction of new residential buildings which are affordable. For purposes of this section, "affordable" means where the homebuyer has a household income which does not exceed the income limits defined by the state of New York mortgage agency low interest rate mortgage program in the non-target, one-and two-person household category for the county where such property is located. Such incentives shall be available based upon the use of design and building techniques established or promulgated by the authority which promote smart growth and smart planning, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, achieve energy efficiency and reduce energy consumption, facilitate the incorporation of environmentally responsible products, promote the efficient use of all heating fuels and natural resources, reduce waste and create a healthy indoor living environment while maintaining affordability for household incomes as provided in this section. The authority shall promulgate rules and regulations to establish affordable green residential building
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standards and criteria, in addition to administrative regulations for implementation of such program. The authority shall prepare an annual report on such program which shall be posted on the authority's website.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
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