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NY A10635
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Harry Bronson
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AI Summary
- Exempts renewable energy systems and standalone energy storage systems from Public Service Commission certificate requirements for construction of electric plants
- Directs the New York Power Authority to propose at least two priority transmission projects within nine months to address bulk transmission system needs and facilitate renewable energy interconnection in underserved areas
- Requires one transmission project to target locations identified in the NY Independent System Operator's twenty-year outlook; the other must establish "renewable energy zones" in grid-underserved areas with renewable development potential
- Excludes payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) from renewable energy generation projects from local government and school district property tax cap calculations, effective for fiscal year 2026 and school year 2026-2027
- Mandates the Power Authority to provide low-interest financing for community solar interconnection costs that exceed a non-affordability threshold set by the PSC and NYSERDA
Legislative Description
Enacts the "affordable clean energy (ACE) act"; exempts renewable energy systems from certain requirements related to energy facilities (Part A); directs the New York power authority to propose a minimum of two priority transmission projects to address the areas of highest need on the bulk transmission system (Part B); exempts payment in lieu of taxes revenue from property tax cap calculations (Part C).
Last Action
referred to energy
3/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Energy3/13/2026
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