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NY A06577
Bill
Status
3/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Didi Barrett
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AI Summary
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Requires the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to establish a floating solar incentive and education program for solar photovoltaic systems mounted on water bodies including canals, lakes, reservoirs, and ponds
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Provides technical assistance, access to industry standards, and financing information to municipalities, developers, builders, design professionals, and potential owners interested in floating solar construction
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Creates grants for floating solar development on canals, reservoirs, commercial and industrial ponds, and other artificially created water bodies
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Mandates identification of best practices for siting floating solar projects that protect water ecosystems, along with monitoring of impacts on water quality, water conservation, and algae control
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Takes effect 180 days after becoming law, with NYSERDA developing rules and regulations in consultation with the Public Service Commission and Department of Environmental Conservation
Legislative Description
Directs the New York state energy research and development authority to establish a floating solar incentive and education program to provide information and resources including technical assistance, access to industry standards, and financing available through the authority or other public or private sector sources, to municipalities, developers, builders, design professionals, and potential owners for the construction of floating solar.
Last Action
referred to energy
1/7/2026