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NY A09127
Bill
Status
1/31/2022
Primary Sponsor
Michael Cusick
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AI Summary
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Designates biomass facilities within military installations as renewable energy systems under New York's clean energy standard, overriding the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act's exclusion of bioenergy.
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Requires use of untreated, uncontaminated, source-separated biomass harvested using sustainable forest management practices as outlined by the Department of Environmental Conservation.
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Extends existing Renewable Energy Credit contracts for qualifying biomass facilities until November 30, 2034 or until alternative compensation mechanisms become available.
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Applies specifically to New York's last remaining utility-scale biomass facility at Fort Drum, which provides 100% of the installation's electricity, supports over 300 jobs, and generates over $25 million in annual spending.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Maintains the continued viability of the state's existing biomass facility which is located within a military installation by deeming such facility a renewable energy system within the renewable energy program established by the public service commission by its order adopting or modifying the clean energy standard.
Last Action
referred to energy
1/31/2022