Repeals prohibition on fossil-fuel equipment and building systems in new construction and decarbonization plans for state-owned facilities.

New York A09221 repeals provisions that prohibited the installation of fossil-fuel equipment and building systems in new construction and established decarbonization action plans for state-owned facilities. The bill amends the energy law, executive law, and public buildings law to remove these restrictions. It allows for exemptions in certain situations, such as for emergency backup power and in specific types of buildings like hospitals and laboratories. The changes take effect immediately upon enactment.

Repeals prohibition on fossil-fuel equipment and building systems in new construction and decarbonization plans for state-owned facilities.

New York A09221 repeals provisions that prohibited the installation of fossil-fuel equipment and building systems in new construction and established decarbonization action plans for state-owned facilities. The bill amends the energy law, executive law, and public buildings law to remove these restrictions. It allows for exemptions in certain situations, such as for emergency backup power and in specific types of buildings like hospitals and laboratories. The changes take effect immediately upon enactment.