NY A08141

Requires all governmental entities involved in battery energy storage system (BESS) siting to notify state senators and assembly members representing the district where a facility is proposed within 10 business days of each filing

Defines battery energy storage systems by tier: Tier 1 systems have capacity of 600 kilowatt hours or less; Tier 2 systems exceed 600 kilowatt hours or contain multiple storage technologies

Mandates notifications be sent via priority mail to the elected official's district office and by email to their official @nysenate.gov or @nyassembly.gov address, including copies of all filing contents

Allows applicants to redact trade secrets from notifications but prohibits redacting information about lithium-ion battery components, battery modules, battery management systems, and explosion venting systems

Imposes penalties of $1,000 to $10,000 per day for governmental entities that fail to provide required notice after the 10-day deadline, with the Department of Public Service having discretion over the amount