80 – Short Title.

§ 80. Short title. This article shall be known and may be cited as the “state green building construction act”.

81 – Definitions.

§ 81. Definitions. As used in this article: 1. “Agency” shall mean a state department, state agency, or state public authority. 2. “Authority” shall mean the New York state energy research and development authority. 3. “Building” shall mean a building or structure that is owned by the state or by an agency. 4. “Office” shall […]

82 – Applicability.

§ 82. Applicability. This article shall apply to the construction of new buildings and the substantial renovation of existing buildings, except that this article shall not apply in the following circumstances: 1. an existing building that has a historic status pursuant to federal, state or local law and compliance with construction requirements and procedures established […]

83 – Agency Green Building Construction Requirements.

§ 83. Agency green building construction requirements. 1. 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. 2. The office, in consultation with the authority, the […]