N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 21, § 508.5
(a) the following energy efficiency specifications:
(1) HERS information: achieved either an expanded HERS score of 86 or higher or a HERS index of 70 or lower, using a rating software tool that has been approved by the authority and that generates a rating report containing the following information:
(2) ceiling fan and light kit: if a ceiling fan(s) has been installed, has installed only a ceiling fan(s) that meets the minimum energy efficiency levels set forth in Table 4 of this section, and only a light kit(s) that meets the minimum efficiency requirements set forth in Table 1 of this Part tested by the manufacturer in accordance with the test procedures set forth in the ENERGY STAR® Testing Facility Guidance Manual: Building a Testing Facility and Performing the Solid State Test Method for ENERGY STAR® Qualified Ceiling Fans, Version 1.0, Draft 1, June 20, 2002; and
Table 4: Minimum Efficiency Requirements for Ceiling Fans
| Fan Speed | Minimum Airflow | Efficiency Requirement |
| Low | 1,250 cubic feet per minute | 155 cubic feet per minute/watt |
| Medium | 3,000 cubic feet per minute | 100 cubic feet per minute/watt |
| High | 5,000 cubic feet per minute | 75 cubic feet per minute/watt |
(3) central air conditioner: if a central air conditioner has been installed:
(ii) has had the total supply air flow rates tested and verified by a technician to determine that the ducted distribution system delivers ±15 percent of room design airflow, in accordance with section 5.2.2 Acceptable Procedures, of ANSI/ACCA Standard 5 QI-2007, for each room being conditioned; and
Table 5: Minimum Efficiency Levels for Central Air Conditioners
| Type | Minimum Efficiency | Test Procedure for Determining Efficiency Level |
| Central Air Conditioner (split system) | 14.5 SEERa/ 12 EERb | ANSIc / AHRId 210/240-2008 |
| Central Air Conditioner (single package system) | 14.5 SEERa/ 11 EERb | ANSIc / AHRId 210/240-2008 |
a SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) means the total cooling output of a central air conditioner in Btus during its normal annual usage period for cooling divided by the total electric energy input in watt-hours during the same period
b EER (Energy Efficiency Ratio) means the ratio of net cooling capacity in Btus per hour to the total rate of electric input in watts, under designated operating conditions
c ANSI means the American National Standards Institute
d AHRI means the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (formerly ARI)
(4) domestic water heater:
(iv) if a natural gas tankless water heater has been installed, has installed only a natural gas tankless water heater that meets the minimum energy efficiency requirements set forth in Table 6 of this section determined in accordance with 10 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 430; and
Table 6: Minimum Energy Factors for Domestic Water Heaters
| Rated Storage Capacity (in gallons | Minimum EFa for Natural Gas or Propane Water Heaters | Minimum EF for Electric Water Heaters |
| 30 | 0.62 | 0.94 |
| 40 | 0.62 | 0.93 |
| 50 | 0.62 | 0.92 |
| 75 | 0.54 | 0.90 |
| 100 | 0.49 | 0.87 |
| Natural Gas Tankless Water Heaters | 0.82 |
a EF (Energy Factor) means the ratio of useful energy output from a domestic water heater to the total amount of energy delivered to the domestic water heater.
(5) heating equipment - heat pumps and furnaces:
(ii) if a heat pump is installed, has had the total supply air flow rates tested and verified by a technician to determine that the ducted distribution system delivers ±15 percent of room design airflow, in accordance with ANSI/ACCA Standard 5 QI-2007, for each room being conditioned; and
Table 7: Minimum Efficiency Levels for Primary Residential Heating Systems
| Type | Minimum Efficiency | Test Procedure for Determining Efficiency Level |
| Furnace—Natural Gas | AFUEa 92% | 10 CFR 430, Appendix N |
| Furnace—Fuel Oil | AFUEa 85% | 10 CFR 430, Appendix N |
| Boiler—Hot Water or Steam | AFUEa 85% | 10 CFR 430 |
| Air-Source Heat Pump—Split System | 14.5 SEERb/12 EERe/8.2 HSPFf | ANSIc/AHRId 210/240-2008 |
| Air-Source Heat Pump—Single Package | 14 SEERb/11 EERe/8.0 HSPFf | ANSIc/AHRId 210/240-2008 |
| Ground Source Heat Pump—Closed Loop | 14.1 EERe/3.3 COPh | ISOg 13256-1 |
| Ground Source Heat Pump—Open Loop | 16.2 EERe/3.6 COPh | ISOg 13256-1 |
| Ground Source Heat Pump—Direct Expansion | 15 EERe/3.5 COPh | ANSIc/AHRId 870-2005 |
| Combination Water/Space Heater | 0.73 CAEi | ANSIe/ASHRAEj 124-1991 |
a AFUE (Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency) means the ratio of annual output energy to annual input energy which includes any non-heating season pilot input loss, and for gas or oil-fired furnaces or boilers, does not include electrical energy.
b SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) means the total cooling output of a central air conditioner in Btus during its normal annual usage period for cooling divided by the total electric energy input in watt-hours during the same period
c ANSI means the American National Standards Institute
d AHRI means the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (formerly ARI)
e EER (Energy Efficiency Ratio) means the ratio of net cooling capacity in Btus per hour to the total rate of electric input in watts, under designated operating conditions
f HSPF (Heating Seasonal Performance Factor) means the total heating output of a heat pump during its normal annual usage period for heating divided by the total electric energy input during the same period
g ISO means the International Organization for Standardization
h COP (Coefficient of Performance) means a unitless ratio of the rate of heat removal or heat delivery to the rate of energy input, in consistent units, for a complete refrigerating or heat pump system under designated operating conditions
i CAE (Combined Annual Efficiency) means the overall efficiency of a heating system in providing both space heating and water heating in KBtu/h
j ASHRAE means the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers
(6) ventilation fans:
(ii) has installed only combination ventilation fan(s) that meets the efficiency specifications set forth in Table 8 of this section and the light source criteria set forth in Table 9 of this section.
Table 8: Minimum Efficiency Requirements for Ventilation Fans Using Home Ventilating Institute Publications 915, 916 and 920 Test Criteria for Ventilation Fans
| Product | Airflow | Efficiency Requirement |
| Range Hoods | Up to 500 cubic feet per minute (max) | 2.8 cubic feet per minute/watt |
| Bathroom and Utility Room Fans | 10-80 cubic feet per minute | 1.4 cubic feet per minute/watt |
| Bathroom and Utility Fans | 90-130 cubic feet per minute | 2.8 cubic feet per minute/watt |
| Bathroom and Utility Fans | 140-500 cubic feet per minute (max) | 2.8 cubic feet per minute/watt |
| In-Line Ventilating Fans | 2.8 cubic feet per minute/watt |
Table 9: Light Source Criteria for Combination Ventilation Fans
| Performance Characteristic | Specification |
| System Efficiency per lamp ballast combination, Lumens per Watt (LPW) | ≥ 46 LPW for all lamp types below 30 total listed lamp watts ≥ 60 LPW for all lamp types that are ≤ 24 inches and ≥ 30 listed lamp watts ≥ 70 LPW for all lamp types that are ≥ 24 inches and ≥ 30 listed lamp watts |
| Maximum Total Lamp Wattage (excluding night lights) | ≤ 50 Watts |
| Maximum Night Light Wattage | ≤ 4 Watts |
(b) A residential building of not more than three stories in height above grade, containing four or fewer dwelling units, shall have met or exceeded the following performance specifications:
(2) duct leakage:
(3) mechanical ventilation:
(ii) has installed only a mechanical ventilation system that operates automatically, without occupant intervention, exhausts to the exterior of the building, and has a readily available and accessible override control.
Table 10: Minimum Ventilation Requirements Using ANSIa/ASHRAEb 62.2-2007
Minimum Ventilation Requirement (cubic feet per minute)
| Square Footage | ← Number of Bedrooms→ | |||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | ||
| 1000 | 25 | 33 | 40 | 48 | 55 | 63 | 70 | |
| 1001 | 1500 | 30 | 38 | 45 | 53 | 60 | 68 | 75 |
| 1501 | 2000 | 35 | 43 | 50 | 58 | 65 | 73 | 80 |
| 2001 | 2500 | 40 | 48 | 55 | 63 | 70 | 78 | 85 |
| 2501 | 3000 | 45 | 53 | 60 | 68 | 75 | 83 | 90 |
| 3001 | 3500 | 50 | 58 | 65 | 73 | 80 | 88 | 95 |
| 3501 | 4000 | 55 | 63 | 70 | 78 | 85 | 93 | 100 |
| 4001 | 4500 | 60 | 68 | 75 | 83 | 90 | 98 | 105 |
| 4501 | 5000 | 65 | 73 | 80 | 88 | 95 | 103 | 110 |
| 5001 | 5500 | 70 | 78 | 85 | 93 | 100 | 108 | 115 |
| 5501 | 6000 | 75 | 83 | 90 | 98 | 105 | 113 | 120 |
a ANSI means the American National Standards Institute
b ASHRAE means the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers
A residential building of not more than three stories, containing four or fewer dwelling units, shall meet or exceed: