What's happening
This bill requires the installation of alternative energy infrastructure, such as solar panels, on state-owned buildings or adjacent property where practicable.
Why it matters
Mandates a proactive shift in energy sourcing for state facilities. , pushing government buildings to lead by example in adopting renewable energy, which could influence broader public and private sector practices.
Could reduce long-term operating costs for state agencies. by lowering reliance on purchased electricity, potentially freeing up public funds for other priorities over time.
May create new demand for green technology and local jobs. in the solar and alternative energy sectors, possibly stimulating related industries in New York.
Sets a regulatory precedent. that could encourage further legislative action on climate and energy policy, signaling New York’s commitment to environmental sustainability.
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Who cares
State agencies managing state-owned buildings
The bill would require all state-owned buildings to comply with alternative energy infrastructure standards, including installations on roofs where practicable or on adjacent state-owned property where roofs are not practicable.
The office responsible for public buildings regulations
The bill would require its standards and regulations to address alternative energy infrastructure at all state-owned buildings.
Alternative energy infrastructure installers
The installation requirements could create demand for their work on state-owned rooftops and adjacent property.
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Install Solar on State Buildings
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History
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STATE OF NEW YORK
7648
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
May 5, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. CROUCH -- read once and referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations
AN ACT to amend the public buildings law, in relation to requiring the state install alternative energy infrastructure on the roofs of all state facilities where practicable or on state owned property adjacent to building
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The section heading and subdivision 1 of section 83 of the public buildings law, as added by chapter 380 of the laws of 2009, are amended to read as follows:
Agency green building and alternative energy infrastructure construction requirements. 1. (a) The construction of new buildings and the substantial renovation of existing buildings shall comply with such green construction requirements and procedures as shall have been established by the office in regulations pursuant to subdivision two of this section.
(b) All state owned buildings shall comply with the alternative energy infrastructure standards and regulations promulgated by the office pursuant to subdivision two of this section. Such standards and regulations shall require the use of methods including, but not be limited to, installing alternative energy infrastructure where practicable on the roofs of all state owned buildings or, where the roof of a building is not practicable, state owned property adjacent to the building.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD11254-02-7
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