Title PBB, Public Buildings

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

§ 81. Definitions. As used in this article:\n 1. "Agency" shall mean a state department, state agency, or state\npublic authority.\n 2. "Authority" shall mean the New York state energy research and\ndevelopment authority.\n 3. "Building" shall mean a building or structure that i…

§ 82. Applicability. This article shall apply to the construction of\nnew buildings and the substantial renovation of existing buildings,\nexcept that this article shall not apply in the following circumstances:\n1. an existing building that has a historic status pursuant to fed…

§ 83. Agency green building construction requirements. 1. The\nconstruction of new buildings and the substantial renovation of existing\nbuildings shall comply with such green construction requirements and\nprocedures as shall have been established by the office in regulations\n…

§ 9. Construction emergencies. 1. A "construction emergency" is damage\nto or a malfunction in buildings or property of the state of New York\ncaused by an unanticipated, sudden and unexpected occurrence which\ninvolves a pressing necessity for immediate repair, reconstruction o…

§ 90. Definitions. As used in this article:\n 1. "Authority" shall mean the power authority of the state of New York\nestablished under title one of article five of the public authorities\nlaw.\n 2. "Decarbonization" and "decarbonize" means eliminating all on-site\ncombustion of…

§ 91. Decarbonization action plans. 1. The authority is hereby\nauthorized and directed to establish decarbonization action plans for\nfifteen of the highest-emitting facilities that will serve as a basis\nfor decarbonizing the facilities to the maximum extent practicable, and\n…