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NY A05105
Bill
Status
2/6/2017
Primary Sponsor
William Colton
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AI Summary
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Establishes a goal of achieving 100 percent clean renewable energy (solar, wind, geothermal, tidal) by 2030 with zero net greenhouse gas emissions, with interim targets of 40 percent by 2020 and 70 percent by 2025.
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Phases out nuclear power by 2025 and prohibits continued use of nuclear, natural gas, biomass, and fossil fuels; bans state investment in and new permits for fossil fuel infrastructure.
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Requires all new vehicles sold in the state to be all-electric or zero-emission by 2025, and all new structures built after 2020 to be net-zero emission with renewable heating and cooling systems.
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Creates a state renewable energy revolving fund supported by appropriations and utility fines for non-compliance, with separate accounts for renewable energy loans/grants, worker training programs, and locality revenue assistance.
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Establishes state and local climate action councils, renewable energy boards, and climate justice working groups to develop implementation plans; provides legal standing for any New York resident over 21 to sue for enforcement.
Legislative Description
Requires the establishment of a one hundred percent clean energy system by two thousand thirty; requires the adoption of a climate action plan; establishes the renewable energy revolving fund; and provides for legal standing to sue for enforcement of the state clean energy plan.
Last Action
print number 5105a
3/26/2018