NY A10365

Directs the Public Service Commission to conduct a study on regulatory barriers to rapidly deploying energy interconnection processes in New York to meet state renewable energy goals under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.

Study must examine potential changes to the interconnection process, state compliance with renewable energy timelines, "Connect and Manage" alternative connection agreements used in other systems, and comparison to the United Kingdom's Enabling Works approach.

Study shall evaluate whether current studies and network upgrades required for Energy Resource Interconnection Service projects exceed the minimal set needed for safe system operation, and whether more efficient upgrades can be identified through the New York Independent System Operator's comprehensive system planning process.

Study must assess improvements to the interconnection process for qualified energy storage systems and whether transmission-level changes would also improve distribution-level processes.

Public Service Commission must submit a report with findings and recommendations to the Governor, Speaker of the Assembly, and temporary president of the Senate no later than one year after the act's effective date.