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NY A07964

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/2/2015

Primary Sponsor

Amy Paulin

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Origin

Assembly

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes a New York State community renewable facility pilot program authorizing up to 50 megawatts of renewable energy capacity statewide using a subscription-based model with 10-year terms.

  • Permits electric corporations to own and operate solar, wind, and hydroelectric generating equipment (not exceeding 10 megawatts each) integrated with their transmission and distribution facilities.

  • Requires participating customers to receive fixed-price blocks of energy based on average monthly usage, with participating customers exempt from systems benefits charges and clean energy standard surcharges.

  • Mandates electric corporations reserve a percentage of subscriptions for low and moderate income participation, demonstrate reasonable customer outreach, execute labor peace agreements, and submit proposals for Public Service Commission review.

  • Allows the 50 megawatt cap to increase by an additional 50 megawatts only after five years and once the initial cap is reached; permits the Commission to suspend or terminate the program if it impedes safe service or causes significant increases in service arrears or disconnections.

Legislative Description

Relates to a community renewable facility pilot program; uses a subscription-based model; allows an electric corporation to own a renewable facility.

Last Action

print number 7964a

5/26/2016

Committee Referrals

Energy6/2/2015

Full Bill Text

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