Relates to establishing the energy performance benchmarking program

Bill S 7429 establishes an energy performance benchmarking program for New York State. It directs various state agencies, departments, and public authorities to collectively reduce the average energy use in state-owned and managed buildings by at least 20% by April 1, 2030, from a 2020-2021 baseline. The New York Power Authority will lead a team to manage the program, provide guidelines, and offer technical assistance. Affected entities must benchmark energy use, conduct energy audits for inefficient buildings, implement cost-effective efficiency improvements, and prioritize sub-metering for larger buildings.