Brought to you by AIA Buffalo/WNY, Phillips Lytle LLP & Sustainable Comfort
Join us either IN-PERSON or VIRTUALLY for this event
Lunch provided for in-person attendance
Earn 1.5 CE/LU & HSW
Phillips Lytle LLP Buffalo Office
One Canalside
125 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14203-2887
Summary
AIA Buffalo/WNY has partnered with Phillips Lytle LLP and Sustainable Comfort for a discussion on the nation's most aggressive Climate Law and its impact on future High Performing and Low Carbon emission buildings.
The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (Climate Act) was signed into law in 2019 as one of the most ambitious climate laws in the world. The law created the Climate Action Council (the Council), which is tasked with developing a Draft Scoping Plan that serves as an initial framework for how the State will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve net-zero emissions, increase renewable energy usage, and ensure climate justice. (climate.ny.gov)
Between 2025-2030, the law will take ambitious steps to reduce GHG emissions in buildings and require them to be designed using renewable energy systems like electricity and offshore wind.
Public Comment Period: One of the goals of this discussion is to educate architects and engineers on the Draft Scoping Plan so that anyone interested can provide their comments on the plan before the comment period ends June 10th 2022.
Local Hearing: One day before our talk, a local hearing to discuss the plans will be held at the Buffalo Public Library Downtown so our discussion will include a summary of that hearing. More information on this can be found on the climate.ny.gov Meeting and Events page.
Presenters
Rylee Noonan
Rylee Noonan is a building performance consultant with over four years of experience specializing in energy efficient, and durable construction. She currently works with builders, architects, developers, and owners to design and construct multifamily residential projects for occupant health, safety and comfort. She is currently serving as the HERS Rater (Home Energy Rating System) on several low carbon multifamily affordable housing projects in the Buffalo and surrounding area.
Kimberly Nason
Kimberly Nason is a member of the Land, Environment and Energy Practice Group and focuses her practice on land use and zoning, environmental law and energy matters. She appears before municipalities across the State on behalf of business owners and developers regarding applications for zoning permits and approvals, including special use permits, site plan approvals, variance requests, subdivisions and rezonings. Her land use and development practice includes extensive knowledge regarding compliance with the State Environmental Quality Review Act. As a member of the firm’s Energy Practice Team, her expertise includes matters relating to the development and permitting of solar energy facilities.
