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NY S04747

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/19/2012

Primary Sponsor

Thomas O'Mara

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes a statewide or regional bulk electricity purchasing program through the Office of General Services, available on a voluntary basis to municipalities and school districts.

  • Requires electricity purchases by May 1st each year at bulk rates for state agencies and participating municipalities and school districts, with maintenance services and regular plus emergency delivery included.

  • Mandates contracts be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder considering price, reliability, service flexibility, service history, and supply source mix, with service and maintenance at no additional cost.

  • Allows the Commissioner of General Services to grant one-year waivers if no bids are received, insufficient participants enroll, or the program would not reduce electricity costs compared to other available options.

  • Requires the Commissioner to adopt implementing rules and regulations within 60 days of the bill's effective date, with the act taking effect 90 days after enactment.

Legislative Description

Creates a bulk electricity purchasing program in the office of general services to provide lower cost electricity to participating municipalities.

Last Action

referred to energy

6/19/2012

Committee Referrals

Rules6/19/2012
Finance5/22/2012
Energy and Telecommunications1/4/2012
Finance6/7/2011
Energy and Telecommunications4/18/2011

Full Bill Text

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