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NY S09380
Bill
Status
3/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Robert Jackson
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the New York Power Authority to generate or procure electricity for low-income households identified through NYC Human Resources Administration, NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, and local social services districts administering energy assistance programs
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Permits HRA, OTDA, and local social services districts to act as billing energy service companies (ESCOs), purchasing wholesale electricity from NYPA and billing eligible clients directly
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Requires energy to be priced at cost-based rates, structured to keep household energy burden at or below 6% of income for eligible customers
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Directs NYPA to coordinate with utilities and the Department of Public Service on data sharing, customer enrollment, utility metering integration, and billing protocols to prevent benefit duplication
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Takes effect immediately and expires 5 years after enactment
Legislative Description
Authorizes the New York power authority to supply electric energy to low-income households receiving assistance through the New York city human resources administration and the New York state office of temporary and disability assistance, and to designate such agencies and local social services districts as billing energy service companies.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
3/6/2026