Affordable residential green building program

§ 1872-a. Affordable residential green building program. Notwithstanding any law, rule or regulation to the contrary, the authority shall establish and administer a program pursuant to standards and criteria established by the authority which would provide information and resources including technical assistance, access to industry standards, and financing available through the authority or other public or private sector sources, to developers, builders, design professionals, and potential owners for the construction of new residential buildings which are affordable. Such resources shall be available based upon the use of design and building techniques established by the authority which promote integrated design practices for new construction smart growth and smart planning, the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, achieve energy efficiency and reduce energy consumption, encourage the incorporation of environmentally responsible products, promote the efficient use of all heating fuels and natural resources, reduce waste and promote a healthy indoor living environment while maintaining affordability for household incomes as provided in this section. The authority shall create and maintain guidelines to establish affordable green residential building standards and criteria, and to connect potential owners, builders, developers, and design professionals associated with the construction of residential buildings with resources for financing, best practices for construction, and other information to achieve these standards and criteria for implementation of such program. The authority shall prepare an annual report on such program which shall be posted on the authority's website.