Loading chat...

NY A03504

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2023

Primary Sponsor

Latrice Walker

Click for details

Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes a Clean and Resilient Energy Program requiring projects to provide uninterrupted electric service during extended outages (24+ hours) at community continuity assets or microgrids.

  • Requires projects to either generate electricity without greenhouse gases, achieve 55% efficiency through non-combustion processes, or achieve 70% efficiency while reducing nitrogen oxides by 50% compared to regional emission factors.

  • Directs the Public Service Commission to allocate at least 5% of annual Clean Energy Fund expenditures to the program starting in 2024 through 2028, administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority.

  • Requires the New York State Public Authorities to allocate at least $15 million annually for the program from 2024 through 2028 using competitive procurements, standing-offers, or production incentives.

  • Mandates annual reports on program achievements and effectiveness from both administering agencies.

Legislative Description

Establishes a clean and resilient energy program to encourage the development of clean and resilient behind the meter distributed energy resource projects.

Last Action

referred to energy

1/3/2024

Committee Referrals

Energy2/3/2023

Full Bill Text

No bill text available