N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law § 54-1507

§ 54-1507. Criteria for climate smart community projects.\n Costs incurred prior to April first, two thousand sixteen, shall not\nbe eligible for state assistance payments funded pursuant to this title.\nProjects must demonstrate an ability to identify, mitigate and/or adapt\nto climate change vulnerability and risk or demonstrate potential to\nreduce greenhouse gas emissions outside the power sector.\n