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NY A05091
Bill
Status
2/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Keith Brown
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AI Summary
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Directs the Public Service Commission and NYSERDA to conduct a study on peaker plant electric generating facilities located on Long Island
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Defines "peaker plant" as a major electric generating facility burning coal, oil, diesel, or natural gas that operated less than 15% of the year during at least two years between 2014-2024
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Study must examine the current number of peaker plants on Long Island, how many are actually necessary, and strategies to reduce their number
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Final report due within one year to the Governor, legislative leaders, and relevant energy committees, with publication on the PSC website
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Act expires and is repealed 2 years after taking effect
Legislative Description
Authorizes and directs the public service commission and the New York state energy research and development authority to conduct a study on peaker plant electric generating facilities on Long Island.
Last Action
referred to energy
1/7/2026