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NY A10611

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/20/2024

Primary Sponsor

Angelo Santabarbara

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Go Green Schools Act" requiring the New York State public authority to develop a publicly accessible mapping tool by December 31, 2026, to help schools evaluate and adopt renewable energy systems.

  • Mapping tool must include information on cost-effective renewable energy options, siting information for solar, wind, geothermal, and other sources, and data on land use, environmental resources, and grid infrastructure relevant to school locations.

  • Authority must complete a study within 12 months of the act's effective date analyzing financial feasibility of converting each public school district to renewable energy, including options for on-site generation, connection to existing renewable sources, and microgrid creation.

  • Authority must submit two reports to the governor and legislature: first report within 3 months after mapping and study completion with recommendations for conversion methods and financial incentive programs; second report within 12 months with sustainability and maintenance cost projections.

Legislative Description

Enacts the "go green schools act" to assist school districts in converting to renewable energy sources as a primary source of energy; directs NYSERDA to conduct a study and make recommendations for such purpose.

Last Action

referred to energy

6/20/2024

Committee Referrals

Energy6/20/2024

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