NY A01509

Amends Public Service Law Section 126 to modify requirements for electric transmission line certifications in New York State.

Expands the scope of long-range electric grid planning to include maintenance and improvement alongside expansion.

Requires transmission facilities to accommodate interconnection of existing or proposed generating resources, with exemption for facilities under 100 kilovolts if accommodation is not economically justified.

Adds requirement that electricity transmitted from out-of-state sources must comply with New York's power plant emissions and performance standards under Environmental Conservation Law Section 19-0312.

Creates streamlined certification process for Long Island Sound underwater transmission lines, requiring only specific findings related to public necessity, environmental impact, and facility design rather than full review.