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NY A06400
Bill
Status
3/17/2021
Primary Sponsor
Patricia Fahy
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AI Summary
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Requires the Public Service Commission to establish programs procuring at least 9 gigawatts of offshore wind electricity generation by 2035, 6 gigawatts of photovoltaic solar generation by 2025, and supporting 3 gigawatts of statewide energy storage capacity by 2030.
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Prohibits the Commission and New York State Energy Research and Development Authority from entering contracts with offshore wind developers receiving state financial support unless developers agree to manufacture wind turbines and equipment in New York State to the maximum extent feasible.
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Requires offshore wind developers receiving state support to procure wind turbines and equipment from manufacturers with labor peace agreements with unions representing manufacturing employees to ensure uninterrupted supply.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Requires developers of offshore wind renewable energy projects receiving state financial support for such projects to use New York-based manufacturers that have labor peace agreements with employees, ensuring uninterrupted supply of equipment for such projects.
Last Action
referred to energy
1/5/2022