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NY A06066
Bill
Status
4/3/2023
Primary Sponsor
Didi Barrett
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AI Summary
Bill Summary: A06066 - New York Power Authority Public Renewables Standby Act
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Authorizes the New York Power Authority to procure renewable energy and credits through competitive solicitations to support New York's goal of 70% renewable electricity generation by 2030.
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Empowers the Authority to directly purchase, construct, and operate renewable energy projects in New York if competitive procurements prove inadequate to meet state renewable energy targets.
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Requires the Authority to phase out all non-renewable generation by December 30, 2030, except where reliability needs are documented by the independent system operator.
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Expands the Authority's board of trustees from 7 to 17 members, including representatives from labor unions, environmental justice advocates, community renewable energy advocates, and consumer advocates.
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Mandates the Authority establish a ten-year climate and resiliency plan, conduct energy efficiency programs for public buildings and schools, and provide renewable energy to low-to-moderate income households at 50% below current utility rates.
Legislative Description
Enacts the "New York Power Authority Public Renewables Standby Act"; authorizes the power authority of the state of New York to support the goal of the climate leadership and community protection act by entering into contracts with companies, not subject to the public service commission's cost-of-service ratemaking, to procure through a competitive process the power and/or renewable energy credits from any renewable energy project in New York state; increases the number of trustees of the power authority to seventeen.
Last Action
referred to energy
1/3/2024