Rochester Plant Engineers

Electrification seminar with PDH

Wednesday, January 17, 2024 @ 5:00 pm

WHERE: Stark Tech, 300 Mile Crossing Blvd, Rochester, NY 14624

Dinner: TBD

COST: RPE Member $35 per person, Non-Member $45 per person

Sign up using online link:

www.RochesterPlantEngineers.com/events

Please sign up by 1/15/24

The ALL-ELECTRIC BUILDINGS LAW: What it means for you

• The Assembly Majority is doing its part to protect New Yorkers and all communities from the harms of climate change. Most recently, within the state budget, we passed an all-electric buildings law. This is a forward-thinking addition to our state’s commitment to a greener future.
• Climate change has an impact on us all, from rising sea levels to an increase in the severity and frequency of extreme weather events to the exacerbated air pollution. Some of New York’s largest industries, including agriculture, commercial shipping, forestry, tourism and fishing are already being detrimentally affected. Climate change also strains the physical infrastructure that delivers critical services to the citizens of New York, including the state’s energy, transportation, stormwater and wastewater infrastructure.

What the new all-electric buildings plan does

• Starting in 2026, most new construction of buildings in New York that are seven stories or shorter must be built to use electric heat and appliances. This will also apply to larger commercial buildings with 100,000 square feet or more of conditioned floor area (bigger businesses).
• Taller residential buildings and smaller commercial buildings will be rolled into the program in 2029.

Facts and Myths

• The loudest voices New Yorkers hear talking about climate change aren’t always the most truthful ones – passing this law was an uphill battle against misinformation, and we continue to fight that misinformation.
• Some have straight up lied about the all-electric buildings law, attempting to manipulate New Yorkers for their own political advantage. New Yorkers deserve to know the facts. So, let’s cut through the noise and bust some myths about the law.

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