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NY S08469

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/4/2022

Primary Sponsor

Todd Kaminsky

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires all heating oil sold statewide to contain minimum blends of biodiesel and/or renewable hydrocarbon diesel starting July 1, 2022, with percentages increasing over time: 5% (2022), 10% (2025), 20% (2030), and 50% (2035)

  • Defines "renewable hydrocarbon diesel" as North American-produced fuel from vegetable oils, animal fats, and renewable feedstocks meeting ASTM specifications, excluding co-processed biomass with non-biomass feedstock

  • Expands existing requirements in Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties (5% biodiesel minimum since 2018) to apply statewide with the new renewable hydrocarbon diesel option

  • Allows the governor to temporarily suspend requirements by executive order if adequate biodiesel supply is unavailable or compliance would cause consumer financial hardship

  • Exempts kerosene from blend requirements and prohibits sale of bioheating fuel that would void manufacturer warranties unless the provider provides written warranty coverage

Legislative Description

Requires heating oil sold for use in any building in the state to be bioheating fuel that contains minimum percentages of biodiesel and/or renewable hydrocarbon diesel.

Last Action

COMMITTED TO RULES

6/3/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules6/3/2022
Environmental Conservation3/4/2022

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