Bill > S00801

This bill directs the state energy conservation construction code to establish new standards for electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure in new buildings with off-street parking. Specifically, after December 31, 2026, new buildings will be required to include electric vehicle ready infrastructure and charging stations, with different requirements for different types of buildings. For detached one- and two-family dwellings, the code may provide for EV ready infrastructure, while other occupancies must have a minimum number of parking spaces with EV infrastructure and charging stations. When establishing these standards, the code council must consider environmental goals, the different needs of various building types, equity of access to charging across income levels and locations, and specific considerations for commercial and multi-family residential buildings. The bill allows for some exemptions, such as for affordable housing projects or buildings where installation is technically infeasible. The standards will also require clear signage indicating the availability and location of EV infrastructure. Importantly, these requirements will not apply to existing buildings or retrofits, only to new construction after the specified date. The bill aims to support the broader transition to electric vehicles by making charging infrastructure a standard feature in new building designs.

Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S801