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Local law · Int 0016-2026

Studying the feasibility of implementing solar-ready measures for commercial buildings

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A Local Law in relation to studying the feasibility of implementing solar-ready measures for commercial buildings

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Latest action Jan 29, 2026

New York City Council

Sponsor

Shaun Abreu

Council Member, District 7 · Democratic

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Summary

This bill would direct the Department of Buildings (DOB), with assistance from the Department of Environmental Protection, the Fire Department, and any other relevant agency, to conduct a year-long study to determine the feasibility of implementing solar-ready measures for commercial buildings. The DOB would then be required to submit a report to the Speaker of the Council and the Mayor with the results of this study.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts

Cosponsors

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Full history

  1. Jan 29, 2026

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  2. Jan 29, 2026

    Referred to committee

    This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts

    NYC Council