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NY S02480

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Parker

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to establish a pilot program to install a microgrid at Glenwood Houses in Kings County within 180 days of the act taking effect

  • Microgrid must be capable of functioning independently from the main electricity grid or supplementing power during peak demand periods

  • Renewable energy sources required for the microgrid include solar panels, hydrogen, or wind power, combined with energy storage units such as low-environmental-impact batteries

  • Authority must submit annual reports by January 1st to the Governor, Senate President, and Assembly Speaker on program results and expansion recommendations

  • Act takes effect 30 days after becoming law, with funding subject to appropriation

Legislative Description

Directs the New York state energy and research development authority to establish a pilot program to install a microgrid in Glenwood Houses; requires the authority to annually report on the results of such program and any recommendations for expansion.

Last Action

REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE

2/24/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/24/2026
Energy and Telecommunications1/7/2026
Finance2/11/2025
Energy and Telecommunications1/21/2025

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