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NY A11289
Bill
Status
Introduced
7/25/2018
Primary Sponsor
Michael Cusick
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AI Summary
- Establishes a resiliency rebate program administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to fund renewable energy systems with battery storage at residential and critical facilities
- Provides rebates of $500 per kWh of installed battery storage, capped at $4,500 for single-family homes, $50,000 for multi-family homes, and $50,000 for critical facilities
- Requires eligible resiliency facilities to be sized between 50-110% of annual electrical requirements, capable of operating independently during grid outages, and not owned by electric utilities
- Allocates 25% of rebate funding to low- to moderate-income households and requires systems to perform at least 26 full charge-discharge cycles annually to provide grid services
- Establishes a separate mobile energy storage pilot program by October 1, 2018 for portable battery devices that can be deployed during electrical outages, with increased funding for devices that provide grid services
Legislative Description
Establishes the resiliency rebate program to provide rebates to eligible resiliency facilities installed at any critical facility or residential facility.
Last Action
referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
7/25/2018
Committee Referrals
Corporations, Authorities and Commissions7/25/2018
Full Bill Text
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