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NY S02161

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/14/2013

Primary Sponsor

David Valesky

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Origin

Senate

2013-2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends General Municipal Law Section 104-a to allow public subdivisions to purchase renewable energy resources in addition to recycled products when they meet contract specifications and are reasonably competitive in price
  • Defines "renewable energy resources" using the same meaning as Section 1-103 of the Energy Law
  • Sets cost competitiveness threshold for renewable energy resources at no more than 10 percent premium above comparable non-renewable products
  • Maintains existing recycled product standards with 10 percent cost premium (or 15 percent if at least 50 percent of secondary materials are from New York State waste stream)
  • Takes effect January 1 following enactment, with immediate authorization for necessary regulatory amendments

Legislative Description

Expands the products which may be purchased for public use by including renewable energy resources; increases the cost premium percentage for renewable energy generated in New York.

Last Action

RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN

6/16/2014

Committee Referrals

Local Government1/14/2013

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