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NY A08934
Bill
Status
7/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Sarahana Shrestha
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AI Summary
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Defines "grid enhancing technology" as hardware or software enabling more efficient electric transmission performance, including dynamic line rating, advanced power flow control, topology optimization, and advanced reconductoring
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Authorizes the Department of Public Service to allow electric corporations to conduct cost-effectiveness analyses comparing grid enhancing technologies against other capital improvement strategies for transmission upgrades
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Permits electric corporations to propose performance incentive mechanisms providing financial incentives for cost-effective deployment of grid enhancing technologies or advanced reconductoring
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Requires electric corporations to submit reports every 5 years (beginning 5 years after enactment) to the bulk system operator and Public Service Commission on deployment of grid enhancing technologies
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Extends similar authority to the New York Power Authority to analyze and deploy grid enhancing technologies for transmission facilities it constructs or upgrades, subject to trustee approval and Public Service Commission authorization
Legislative Description
Directs electric corporations and combination electric and gas corporations to file a cost-effectiveness and timetable analysis as part of any base rate proceeding with the public service commission; directs NYSERDA to conduct a study on the effectiveness of advanced transmission technologies.
Last Action
print number 8934a
3/13/2026