2016 New York Laws
ENG - Energy
Article 9 - (Energy) ENERGY PERFORMANCE CONTRACTS IN CONNECTION WITH PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES
9-101 - Purpose.

  9-101. Purpose.  The purpose of this article is to obtain long-term
  energy and cost savings for agencies and municipalities by  facilitating
  prompt  incorporation  of  energy  conservation  improvements  or energy
  production  equipment,  or  both,  in  connection  with   buildings   or
  facilities  owned,  operated  or  under  the  supervision and control of
  agencies or  municipalities,  in  cooperation  with  providers  of  such
  services   and  associated  materials  from  the  private  sector.  Such
  arrangements will improve and protect the health, safety, security,  and
  welfare  of the people of the state by promoting energy conservation and
  independence, developing alternate  sources  of  energy,  and  fostering
  business activity.