Energy Saving News
New Energy Code for NYC Buildings
NEW YORK'S Department of Buildings launched the New York City Energy Conservation Code last week. It is just one step in New York’s target to cut CO2 emissions by 30 percent by 2030.
The new regulations affects lighting, power, and HVAC for renovations and new building projects.
The new code is an amendment to the New York State Energy Conservation Construction Code and is even stricter than New York State’s energy code.
Robert LiMandri, the city’s Buildings Commissioner stated:
"The creation of the New York City Energy Code is a landmark achievement for this department and a major step forward in making this city more environmentally friendly.
"Our new code requires more buildings to be energy efficient when making repairs, which will help reduce energy consumption, energy costs, and the city's carbon footprint. These new standards will improve the quality of life for generations to come."
The new code sets efficiency standards, as an example it will require, amongst other measures, that a building’s lighting and power systems are designed to lighting power density standards but also have controls that minimise energy use.
Picture by Trodel
Tuesday 6th July 2010
