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NY S08669
Bill
Status
1/7/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jacob Ashby
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AI Summary
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Repeals the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCCA), including Article 75 of the Environmental Conservation Law, the renewable energy program under Public Service Law Section 66-p, and the New York Climate Action Fund
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Establishes a new 19-member Thriving Reliable Inexpensive Versatile Energy (TRIVE) Council, co-chaired by the Public Service Commission chair and NY Independent System Operator president, with 12 members appointed by legislative leaders
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Requires the TRIVE Council to produce a scoping plan within 2 years with recommendations for "affordable and attainable" greenhouse gas reductions through 2040, mandating that proposals not increase electricity prices above the national average annual increase per kilowatt-hour
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Expands the definition of "renewable energy systems" to include nuclear power and natural gas alongside solar, wind, and hydropower
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Requires the Department of Environmental Conservation to issue statewide greenhouse gas emissions reports every 2 years, and mandates public hearings in each empire state development region with at least 120 days for public comment on the draft scoping plan
Legislative Description
Repeals the New York state climate leadership and community protection act and establishes the nineteen member common sense energy council which will prepare and approve recommendations for achieving affordable and attainable statewide greenhouse gas reductions; requires a statewide greenhouse gas emissions report by the department of environmental conservation; makes technical corrections thereto.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
1/7/2026