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NY A00465

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

William Magnarelli

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates a resilient electric vehicle charging system pilot program with a total capacity cap of 50 megawatts, designed to provide uninterrupted EV charging during extended power outages lasting 24 hours or longer

  • Defines "resilient carbon free power generation" as generating stations that do not use fossil fuels, have nameplate capacity of 1.5 megawatts or less, and include black start capability, frequency control, and disconnect capability

  • Requires the Public Service Commission chair to establish rules, policies, and procedures within 180 days of the act's effective date, including a "value stack adder" for valuing uninterrupted carbon-free power from EV microgrids

  • Provides for commercial retail rate pricing with a monthly cash-out option for program participants

  • Applies the same requirements to the Long Island Power Authority and New York Power Authority, requiring both to adopt consistent rules within 180 days

Legislative Description

Requires the chair of the public service commission create rules, regulations, policies, and procedures for the creation of a resilient electric vehicle charging system pilot program to provide power through an extended outage.

Last Action

referred to energy

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Energy1/8/2025

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