NY A10268

Prohibits tier two battery energy storage systems from being constructed or operated within 1,000 feet of any residentially zoned area, school, or hospital in cities with populations of one million or more (effectively targeting New York City)

Tier two systems are defined as those with aggregate energy capacity greater than 600 kilowatt hours, or systems using more than one storage battery technology in an enclosed area

Tier one systems (600 kilowatt hours or less with single technology) are not subject to the prohibition

Excludes standalone 12-volt car batteries and electric motor vehicles from the definition of battery energy storage systems

Adds new Article 13 to the energy law and takes effect immediately upon passage