Relates to establishing the energy performance benchmarking program.
Impact
The bill entails systematic energy use measurements for all state buildings exceeding 20,000 square feet, while it also promotes the installation of sub-meters in larger complexes. It emphasizes the importance of developing targeted guidelines and annual milestones to assist entities in meeting these energy goals. Furthermore, it requires the performance of regular energy audits on buildings that showcase inadequate energy efficiency metrics, thereby pushing for continual improvements in energy management practices across state-owned properties.
Summary
Bill S07429 introduces a comprehensive energy performance benchmarking program for New York State, seeking to enhance energy efficiency across state-owned and managed buildings. The bill mandates that by April 1, 2030, all affected state entities must achieve a collective 20% reduction in their average source energy use intensity (EUI), based on historical data from fiscal years 2020-2021. To facilitate this initiative, the New York Power Authority is tasked with establishing a Central Management and Implementation Team (CMIT) to guide and ensure compliance among state entities.
Contention
Debate surrounding the bill may center on the practicality of the imposed energy reductions, particularly concerning the cost burden associated with benchmarks and retrofitting existing infrastructure. Stakeholders who oppose the bill may argue that compliance burdens smaller, less-resourced entities disproportionately, making it difficult for them to achieve the set targets. Conversely, proponents of the bill contend that not only will it aid the environment by reducing carbon footprints, but it will also generate long-term cost savings through decreased energy expenses.
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Additionally, the legislation incorporates provisions for the annual public disclosure of building energy performances, which poses both transparency benefits and potential privacy concerns for entities involved. This benchmarking program aligns with New York's broader environmental objectives, aiming to set a precedent for increased accountability and sustainability in public operations.
Authorizes the public service commission to implement performance-based regulation of electric or gas corporations; requires that any such regulation shall provide performance standards and metrics by which such performance shall be measured.
Authorizes the public service commission to implement performance-based regulation of electric or gas corporations; requires that any such regulation shall provide performance standards and metrics by which such performance shall be measured.
Relates to establishing the New York state grid modernization commission; provides the commission shall conduct a study of research, development and demonstrations of electric grid modernization and shall issue such report to the state energy planning board for consideration in the state energy plan.
Amends the imposition of sales tax to dramatic or musical arts performances, or live circus performances, or motion picture theaters, where such admission charge is not more than one thousand dollars.
Amends the imposition of sales tax to dramatic or musical arts performances, or live circus performances, or motion picture theaters, where such admission charge is not more than one thousand dollars.
Establishes the office of energy and equity within the department of state to help ensure equitable access to all energy affordability initiatives available in the state by streamlining the administration of energy affordability and access programs, maximizing the support available to each eligible household, and enhancing the transparency, accountability, and effectiveness of energy affordability and access programs; establishes the energy affordability fund.