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NY S02712
Bill
Status
1/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Daniel Stec
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AI Summary
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Extends New York's greenhouse gas emission reduction deadlines by 10 years, moving the 60% reduction target from 2030 to 2040 and the 15% reduction target from 2050 to 2060
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Delays renewable energy targets, requiring 70% renewable electricity generation by 2040 (instead of 2030) and zero emissions electrical demand by 2050 (instead of 2040)
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Authorizes temporary suspension or modification of emissions limits and renewable energy programs if implementation would increase utility rates by more than 5% or impede safe and adequate electric service
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Requires the Public Service Commission to conduct a comprehensive cost-benefit study within 9 months, updated every 4 years, examining the economic feasibility of meeting CLCPA renewable energy targets, including impacts on electricity prices, grid reliability, natural gas systems, and land use
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Mandates the study assess nuclear technology's potential role, end-of-life disposal costs for renewable components, energy storage requirements, transportation infrastructure costs, and impacts on agriculture and tourism
Legislative Description
Directs the public service commission to conduct a full cost benefit analysis of the technical and economic feasibility of renewable energy systems in the state of New York and to compare such directly with other methods of electricity generation; makes certain changes relating to greenhouse gas emissions limits.
Last Action
NOTICE OF COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION - REQUESTED
3/6/2026