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NY S05344

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/2/2023

Primary Sponsor

Cordell Cleare

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires all heating oil sold in New York State to contain minimum percentages of biodiesel and/or renewable hydrocarbon diesel on a phased schedule: 5% by July 1, 2022; 10% by July 1, 2025; 20% by July 1, 2030; and 50% by July 1, 2037.

  • Defines "renewable hydrocarbon diesel" as North American-produced fuel derived from vegetable oils, animal fats, and other renewable feedstocks meeting ASTM specifications, excluding co-processed biomass.

  • Exempts kerosene from the minimum content requirements.

  • Authorizes the Governor to temporarily suspend requirements via executive order if biodiesel supply is inadequate or meeting requirements would cause financial hardship to consumers.

  • Requires bioheat providers to provide written warranty coverage matching the manufacturer's warranty for burners or boilers when using bioheating fuel, unless the fuel would void the manufacturer's warranty.

Legislative Description

Requires heating oil sold for use in any building in the state to be bioheating fuel that contains minimum percentages of biodiesel and/or renewable hydrocarbon diesel.

Last Action

REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

1/3/2024

Committee Referrals

Environmental Conservation3/2/2023

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