Bill > A02569

This bill amends the New York Public Buildings Law to establish requirements for cool roofs on state-owned buildings with flat roofs during new construction or substantial renovation. Specifically, the bill expands existing green building construction requirements to include cool roof standards aimed at increasing solar reflectance and thermal emittance of agency buildings. The cool roof provisions mandate that new or renovated flat-roofed state buildings must use materials and methods that improve energy efficiency and reduce heat absorption, such as white vinyl roofing, coated roofs with white paint, or green roofs with plant-based insulation materials. These standards will be developed and regulated by the state office responsible for building construction guidelines, with the overarching goals of minimizing energy consumption and improving the efficient utilization of resources in state buildings. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A2569