Buffalo Climate Action Plan goals plus the New York State Energy Conservation Construction Code and the 2026 NYStretch energy code drive higher-efficiency new construction; municipal projects target LEED Silver and net-zero designs aligned with the city Net Zero 2050 commitment.
All Buffalo construction must meet the New York State Energy Conservation Construction Code at 19 NYCRR Part 1240, updated regularly to reflect IECC and ASHRAE 90.1 standards. The 2025 NYStretch energy code is available for adoption and aligns with Buffalo Climate Action Plan goals released in 2024 targeting Net Zero 2050. Municipal projects above ten thousand square feet generally pursue LEED Silver under city policy. New York Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act Section 75-0107 caps statewide emissions, and All-Electric Buildings Law mandates fossil-free heating in most new construction starting January 2026 for buildings under seven stories. Buffalo permit review verifies energy compliance through ResCheck or ComCheck reports.
Permit denial, certificate-of-occupancy delays, and civil penalties under New York Executive Law Section 382 for failures to meet the Energy Conservation Construction Code or All-Electric Buildings Law schedule.
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