2006 New York Code - Purpose.

 
    §  11-101.  Purpose.    In  furtherance  of  the  policy  set forth in
  subdivision two of section 3-101 of this chapter, the legislature hereby
  directs that a state energy conservation construction code be adopted to
  protect the health, safety and security of the people of the  state  and
  to  assure a continuing supply of energy for future generations and that
  such code  mandate  that  economically  reasonable  energy  conservation
  techniques  be  used  in  the  design and construction of all public and
  private buildings in the state.