N.Y. Town Law § 209-i: Refuse and garbage improvement districts

§ 209-i. Refuse and garbage improvement districts. The purpose of a

refuse and garbage improvement district created pursuant to this article

may include, after complying with the provisions of this article for the

establishment of such a district, the prevention or reduction of waste

matter consisting of carbon components of energy waste from residential

properties and the performance of energy audits and the purchase and

installation of energy efficiency improvements on such residential

properties. The term "energy efficiency improvement", as used in this

subdivision, shall mean a material improvement made to an existing

residential property that reduces energy consumption, including but not

limited to caulking, weatherstripping, air sealing, insulation, heating

and cooling systems upgrades, solar thermal systems and conservation

measures, in a cost-effective manner as determined by the town,

provided, however, that "energy efficiency improvement" does not include

a household appliance, such as a washing machine or refrigerator, that

is not permanently fixed to real property. The term "energy audit", as

used in this subdivision, shall mean a formal evaluation by a qualified

contractor, who shall be approved by the town board, of the energy

consumption of a residential property for the purpose of identifying

methods to improve energy efficiency and reduce energy waste.