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NY S04305
Bill
Status
3/21/2023
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Parker
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AI Summary
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Requires cellular telephone companies and third-party service providers operating cell towers in New York to conduct a feasibility study on powering all their towers entirely with renewable energy.
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Study must analyze energy demands by region, grid capacity requirements, impacts to cell service, backup power needs, transition costs, maintenance requirements, implementation challenges, job creation potential, and implementation timelines.
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Companies must publish their findings on their websites in a publicly accessible location within one year of the act's effective date.
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The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Directs the wireless service industry to report on current and future plans to pursue renewable energy technology to power macrocells; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.
Last Action
SUBSTITUTED BY A4098B
6/6/2024