2005 New York City Local Law 86 Establishing Green Building Standards for City Funded Projects

This law requires city-funded construction projects with budgets of $2 million or more to comply with sustainability and energy efficiency standards; and establishes guidelines for compliance and requires sustainable building practices, materials, and technologies. The law also requires annual reporting on the implementation and progress of sustainability measures. This law covers projects like schools, hospitals, libraries, courts, and administrative buildings with the intent of reducing the City's electricity and water consumption.