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Local law · Int 0499-2024

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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Filed at end of sessionLatest action Dec 31, 2025

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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Introduced at the request of the Manhattan Borough President.

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Where it stands

The session ended before it was voted on. It was not defeated; it simply ran out of time, which is what happens to most legislation. It would have to be reintroduced.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted
Filed at end of session

Cosponsors

James F. Gennaro, Gale A. Brewer and 7 others

Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.

  • Democratic8

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Full history

  1. Dec 31, 2025

    Filed

    This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)

    NYC Council

  2. Jun 20, 2025

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee on Environmental Protection, Resiliency and Waterfronts

  3. Jun 20, 2025

    Held over

    This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee

    Committee on Environmental Protection, Resiliency and Waterfronts

  4. Mar 7, 2024

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  5. Mar 7, 2024

    Referred to committee

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

    NYC Council