Last Friday, we reported on new energy legislation passed in New York City here. Part of the legislation is the creation of a new energy code.
NYC’s code is based on the state energy code with amendments making it more stringent. The 2007 state code is in turn based on the 2003 IECC, with amendments, while referencing 2004 ASHRAE 90.1 as an alternative standard.
Most significant is the NYC legislation closes the loophole in the state code that allowed buildings to continue operating non-compliant systems if they complete renovations on less than half of a given building system.
Metropolis Magazine has an interesting take on it here.
