N.Y. Energy Law § 5-108-a: Energy efficient appliances

§ 5-108-a. Energy efficient appliances. 1. The president of the New

York state energy research and development authority, in consultation

with the commissioner of the office of general services, shall

promulgate minimum energy efficiency standards for appliances and energy

using products purchased by or for the state or any agency thereof in

accordance with the following schedule: by April first, two thousand

two, fluorescent lamp ballasts, central air conditioners, room air

conditioners, package terminal air conditioners and heat pumps; by

October first, two thousand two, electric motors, refrigerators,

freezers, refrigerator-freezers, water heaters, lamps and luminaries;

and by April first, two thousand three, dishwashers, clothes washers,

clothes dryers, furnaces, boilers and chillers. Additional minimum

energy efficiency standards for appliances and energy using products may

be added by the president of the New York state energy research and

development authority, in consultation with the commissioner of the

office of general services. Establishing minimum energy efficiency

standards for appliances and energy using products shall be based on

cost-effectiveness criteria and may be waived in the event that such

appliances or products are not widely available, or for other reasons as

determined by the president of the New York state energy research and

development authority, in consultation with the commissioner of the

office of general services. Such standards shall be designed to achieve

cost effective savings to the maximum extent practicable, taking into

account market availability.

2. New or replacement appliances or products purchased by or for the

state or any agency thereof shall meet or exceed standards promulgated

pursuant to this section, and all building designs or specifications for

new construction or substantial renovation for any building owned or

leased in whole by the state or any agency thereof shall incorporate

appliances or products which meet or exceed such standards.