N.Y. Public Authorities Law § 1872-a: Affordable residential green building program

§ 1872-a. Affordable residential green building program.

Notwithstanding any law, rule or regulation to the contrary, the

authority shall establish and administer a program pursuant to standards

and criteria established by the authority which would provide

information and resources including technical assistance, access to

industry standards, and financing available through the authority or

other public or private sector sources, to developers, builders, design

professionals, and potential owners for the construction of new

residential buildings which are affordable. Such resources shall be

available based upon the use of design and building techniques

established by the authority which promote integrated design practices

for new construction smart growth and smart planning, the reduction of

greenhouse gas emissions, achieve energy efficiency and reduce energy

consumption, encourage the incorporation of environmentally responsible

products, promote the efficient use of all heating fuels and natural

resources, reduce waste and promote a healthy indoor living environment

while maintaining affordability for household incomes as provided in

this section. The authority shall create and maintain guidelines to

establish affordable green residential building standards and criteria,

and to connect potential owners, builders, developers, and design

professionals associated with the construction of residential buildings

with resources for financing, best practices for construction, and other

information to achieve these standards and criteria for implementation

of such program. The authority shall prepare an annual report on such

program which shall be posted on the authority's website.