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NY A06068
Bill
Status
2/26/2019
Primary Sponsor
Steven Englebright
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AI Summary
Bill Summary: A06068
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Establishes a new State Energy Office in the executive department with a commissioner appointed by the governor, transferring functions from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA).
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Creates an Energy Advisory Council of 13 members to assist the commissioner in developing and implementing comprehensive state energy policy.
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Requires periodic audits and reviews of the office every four years starting in 2021 to determine whether it should continue, be modified, or dissolved.
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Adds Article 15 establishing energy efficiency standards for residential and commercial appliances including hot water heaters, refrigerators, dishwashers, gas appliances, air conditioners, and fluorescent lamp ballasts, with penalties for violations ranging from $100-$1,000.
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Transfers all NYSERDA appropriations, records, contracts, and pending legal actions to the State Energy Office while maintaining continuity of existing rules and regulations.
Legislative Description
Reestablishes the state energy office to administer the provisions of the energy law, and transfers the powers and duties of the New York state energy research and development authority and the president thereof pursuant to the energy law to the state energy office and the commissioner thereof.
Last Action
referred to energy
1/8/2020