The NYS Climate Action Council has developed a Draft Scoping Plan that serves as an initial framework for how New York State will meet the climate goals established in the 2019 Climate Leadership and Protection Act (Climate Act). The Draft Scoping Plan includes extensive language about making buildings more energy-efficient, but does not discuss ways to encourage building reuse as a strategy that reduces wasteful energy expenditures associated with demolition, reconstruction, and the discarding of building materials.
The Council is accepting public comments on the Draft Scoping Plan until June 10, 2022. We encourage preservation advocates to submit comments highlighting the essential role of historic preservation, adaptive reuse, and the diversion of building materials from landfills in combating climate change.
Our Colleagues at Historic Ithaca and their CR0WD partners have put together an excellent comment guide.
Or email comments to scopingplan@nyserda.ny.gov