NY A09297

Requires new hyperscale data centers (facilities exceeding 10,000 square feet drawing at least 5 megawatts) or those expanding by more than 5 megawatts to offset their electricity consumption by funding residential energy upgrades

Eligible residential technologies include cold-climate heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, rooftop solar photovoltaic systems, and behind-the-meter battery storage systems

NYSERDA will administer the program, prioritizing disadvantaged communities and low-to-moderate-income households for cost-free installations

Creates the "Clean Home Energy Offset Fund" to receive payments from data centers and civil penalties, with funds used for residential technology installations and program administration

Imposes civil penalties of up to $50,000 per month for noncompliance and requires data centers to file offset compliance plans and annual progress reports before construction or expansion