New York Consolidated Laws, Energy Law - ENG § 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.