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NY A09136
Bill
Status
10/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michaelle Solages
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AI Summary
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Requires new data centers with IT loads greater than 1 megawatt to submit a thermal energy network feasibility assessment to the Public Service Commission before obtaining construction permits, effective January 1, 2027
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Mandates that applicable data centers capture and reuse waste heat through thermal energy networks, unless the commission determines interconnection is technically infeasible or would cause undue economic hardship
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Applies to new data center construction and major expansions (25% or more increase in IT load) permitted on or after January 1, 2027
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Requires facilities where immediate interconnection is infeasible to install thermal recovery equipment and reserve space for future network connections
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Directs the commission and NYSERDA to adopt rules within 18 months establishing thermal recovery performance standards, interconnection requirements, and reporting protocols, plus maintain a statewide map of thermal energy network opportunities
Legislative Description
Requires the owner or operator of a new data center to submit to the Public Service Commission a thermal energy network feasibility assessment that identifies potential off-site thermal loads within one mile of the facility; requires that new data centers be designed, constructed, and operated to capture and reuse waste heat generated by computing equipment through a thermal energy network.
Last Action
referred to energy
1/7/2026