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NY A11282

Bill

Status

Introduced

7/25/2018

Primary Sponsor

Michael Cusick

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Origin

Assembly

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes the New York State Renewable Reclamation Projects Program to develop solar, wind, energy storage, and hydroelectric equipment on brownfield sites, dormant electric generating sites, and utility-owned property.

  • Authorizes combination gas and electric corporations and private developers to own and operate renewable energy projects on eligible sites, with infrastructure interconnected to the utility's distribution system.

  • Requires applicants to submit cost-benefit analysis including rate implications to customers and demonstrate execution of a labor peace agreement with a bona fide labor organization as an ongoing condition of program participation.

  • Permits combination gas and electric corporations to access New York State Energy Research and Development Authority funding with commission approval, while private developers may access state and federal funding programs.

  • Grants the Public Service Commission authority to issue orders, rules, and regulations necessary to implement and administer the program; takes effect immediately.

Legislative Description

Establishes the New York state renewable reclamation projects program to stimulate the development of renewable energy on certain brownfield sites, dormant electric generating sites, and real property.

Last Action

referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

7/25/2018

Committee Referrals

Corporations, Authorities and Commissions7/25/2018

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