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NY A00336

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2019

Primary Sponsor

Amy Paulin

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Origin

Assembly

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Directs the New York Public Service Commission to adjust zero emissions credit (ZEC) prices based on proportional benefits received within each energy zone from continued operation of nuclear facilities.

  • Prices must be higher in energy zones with greater proportional benefits and lower in zones with lesser benefits.

  • Defines "proportional benefits" to include avoided fossil fuel generation, revenues from real property taxes or payments in lieu of taxes, and employment advantages related to nuclear facility operations.

  • Applies to three nuclear facilities: Fitzpatrick, Ginna, and Nine Mile.

  • Requires the Public Service Commission to approve the ZEC price adjustment by August 1, 2019, with the act taking effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Requires the public service commission to adjust the zero emissions credit to account for the proportional benefits received within each energy zone attributed to the continued operation of nuclear facilities.

Last Action

referred to energy

1/8/2020

Committee Referrals

Energy1/9/2019

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