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Green Residential Building Program

The Green Residential Building Program (GRBP) will promote green design and building practices throughout New York State by offering incentives to Owners of newly constructed or substantially renovated green residential buildings of fewer than 12 units. A green residential building incorporates design and construction practices that can lower energy costs and production of greenhouse gases, reduce waste and water use, and improve indoor air quality.

Next Steps for the GRBP (Dates subject to change)

Regulatory Process

Final Regulations and supporting documents filed with Department of State – March/July, 2010

Program Launch

Technician Request for Qualifications (RFQ 15) issued - Issued July 15, 2010
Program launch – To be announced

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

This FAQ sheet has more information about the program and responses to the questions NYSERDA most commonly receives about the GRBP:

2010-07-20 Frequently Asked Questions (pdf)

Regulations

Final Regulations were adopted by NYSERDA’s Board of Directors on March 1, 2010. The 45-day public comment on the proposed regulations concluded on February 8. Five comments were received during the comment period. NYSERDA has prepared the Response to Comments document.

Proposed Final Regulations (pdf) – Part 508, Chapter XI of Title 21 of New York Codes, Rules and Regulations, establishing a Green Residential Building Program
Response to Comments (pdf) – NYSERDA’s responses to public comments

Background Information

In September 2008, Section 1872 of the Public Authorities Law (PAL) was enacted, authorizing NYSERDA to establish and administer a Green Residential Building Program. The GRBP is to provide incentives to Owners of new and substantially renovated green residential buildings that receive a Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Completion on or after January 1, 2010. The GRBP applies only to residential buildings with fewer than twelve dwelling units.

PAL Section 1872 requires NYSERDA to develop rules and regulations establishing green building criteria and the amount of incentives that will be paid. NYSERDA convened an Advisory Group to help guide this effort. The Advisory Group met initially in January 2009, to review and comment on the Green Residential Building Program Briefing Paper and identify issues to clarify in the early stages of rule development. The Advisory Group met again on June 19, 2009, to review and comment on the draft proposed regulations.

To receive regular updates, or for more information, please contact us at grbp@nyserda.org.

Useful Links:

CertifiedGreen Modular Home Program
ENERGY STAR program
EPA Green Building site
National Association of Home Builders National Green Building Program
US Green Building Council

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