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NY S01227

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Rachel May

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Directs the Department of Public Service to study regulatory barriers to rapid deployment of energy interconnection processes for integrating renewable energy into the electrical grid

  • Requires examination of potential changes to meet renewable energy goals under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, including assessment of current interconnection timelines and recent federal reforms

  • Mandates review of alternative connection approaches like "Connect and Manage" used in other systems, evaluating their impact on deployment speed and grid reliability

  • Requires analysis of whether current studies and network upgrades required by the federally designated bulk system operator exceed what is minimally necessary for safe operation

  • Requires submission of a report with findings and recommendations to the Governor, Assembly Speaker, and Senate Temporary President within one year of the act taking effect

Legislative Description

Authorizes and directs the department of public service to conduct a study on the deployment of energy interconnection processes into the electrical grid to meet the state's renewable energy goals; directs the department of public service to submit a report on its findings one year after the effective date.

Last Action

ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Energy and Telecommunications1/7/2026
Rules6/13/2025
Energy and Telecommunications1/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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