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NY S07923
Bill
Status
6/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kristen Gonzalez
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AI Summary
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Directs the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), Public Service Commission, and New York Power Authority (NYPA) to study the feasibility of closing three NYPA peaker plants: Kent (Brooklyn), Brentwood (Long Island), and Vernon (Astoria)
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Requires the study to assess impacts on electricity prices, grid reliability, disadvantaged communities, and identify alternative renewable energy systems or battery storage to replace the peaker plants
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Mandates analysis of workforce impacts including job displacement, collective bargaining agreements, and worker retraining opportunities for employees at affected facilities
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Requires evaluation of black start capabilities (ability to restart the grid after outages) and legal barriers to repurposing peaker plant sites for renewable energy projects
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Final report due within one year to the Governor, legislative leaders, and relevant committee chairs; the act expires and is repealed 2 years after taking effect
Legislative Description
Authorizes and directs the energy research and development authority, the public service commission and NYPA to conduct a study to determine the possibility of closing certain peaker plants.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
1/7/2026