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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to reducing unnecessary illumination in city-owned spaces
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Description
Reducing unnecessary illumination in city-owned spaces.
Last recorded step: Local Law.
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This bill would require the installation of occupancy sensors to limit illumination in buildings owned by New York City (City-owned buildings). This requirement would apply to spaces in at least 25% of City-owned buildings by 2023; at least 40% of such buildings by 2025; at least 75% of such buildings by 2027; and all such buildings by 2030. This bill would also require periodic reporting regarding compliance with the requirements of this bill.
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