NY A05498

Adds non-residential customers with micro-combined heat and power generating equipment to New York's net metering program, allowing them to receive credits for excess electricity generated.

Defines non-residential micro-combined heat and power systems as having a rated capacity of not more than 25 kilowatts electric (compared to 10 kilowatts for residential systems) with at least 80 percent design fuel use efficiency and annual production of at least 2,000 kilowatt hours of useful electricity.

Allows non-residential customer-generators with solar electric or micro-combined heat and power generating equipment (up to 25 kilowatts capacity) to designate net metering credits to multiple meters within the same utility service territory and load zone.

Requires electric corporations to establish interconnection and safety standards for non-residential micro-combined heat and power generating equipment within three months of the law's effective date, including automatic isolation equipment and manual disconnect switches.

Takes effect on the 60th day after becoming law.