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NY S09014

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/4/2022

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Parker

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the definition of "biodiesel" to "biofuel" to include both B100 biodiesel and R100 renewable hydrocarbon diesel that meet ASTM specifications.

  • Establishes mandatory bioheating fuel blending requirements: 5% biofuel starting July 1, 2022 statewide; 10% starting July 1, 2025; and 20% starting July 1, 2030.

  • Allows the governor to temporarily suspend these requirements via executive order if adequate biofuel supply is unavailable or compliance would cause financial hardship to consumers.

  • Prohibits sale of bioheating fuel that would void manufacturer warranties unless the bioheat provider provides written warranty coverage matching the original equipment warranty.

  • Allows New York City to maintain its own bioheating fuel percentage requirements if they are equal to or greater than state requirements.

Legislative Description

Relates to bioheating fuel requirements; allows both B100 biodiesel and R100 renewable diesel to be used to blend with or replace fossil heating oil in order to create bioheating fuel.

Last Action

PRINT NUMBER 9014A

8/22/2022

Committee Referrals

Environmental Conservation5/4/2022

Full Bill Text

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