S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K
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2363
2009-2010 Regular Sessions
I N A S S E M B L Y
January 15, 2009
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Introduced by M. of A. V. LOPEZ, P. RIVERA, BRENNAN, CLARK -- Multi-
Sponsored by -- M. of A. PERRY -- read once and referred to the
Committee on Housing
AN ACT making an appropriation to effectuate the installation of energy
conservation measures in certain multifamily dwelling units
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The sum of five million dollars ($5,000,000), or so much
thereof as may be necessary, is hereby appropriated to the New York city
housing authority out of any moneys in the state treasury in the general
fund to the credit of the local assistance account, not otherwise appro-
priated, for the purpose of effectuating the installation of energy
conservation measures in such authority's multifamily dwelling units.
For purposes of this act, the term "energy conservation measures" shall
include but not be limited to:
(a) caulking and weatherstripping of all exterior doors and windows;
(b) furnace efficiency modifications including but not limited to:
(i) replacement burners designed to reduce the firing rate or to
achieve a reduction in the amount of fuel consumed as a result of
increased combustion efficiency;
(ii) devices for modifying flue openings which will increase the effi-
ciency of the heating system; and
(iii) electrical or mechanical furnace ignition systems which replace
standing gas pilot lights;
(c) furnace and boiler retrofits, including but not limited to burner
and system derating;
(d) furnace and boiler replacements regardless of the fuel used,
provided that such replacement furnaces or boilers shall meet minimum
efficiency standards established by the state energy office;
(e) heat pumps provided that such heat pumps shall meet such minimum
efficiency standards for heating and cooling purposes established by the
EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
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state energy office in the absence of any provision establishing such
standards in the energy law;
(f) set-back thermostats;
(g) ceiling, attic, wall, foundation, air duct, heating pipe and floor
insulation;
(h) hot water heater insulation;
(i) storm and thermal windows and doors;
(j) solar and wind systems; and
(k) load management devices and energy use meters, together with asso-
ciated wiring.
Such moneys shall be payable on the audit and warrant of the comp-
troller on vouchers certified or approved in the manner prescribed by
law.
S 2. This act shall take effect immediately.