Requires the New York state energy research and development authority to develop recommendations regarding the establishment of microgrids

This bill directs the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to create a report with recommendations on building microgrids for critical facilities. The proposed microgrids would allow essential sites like hospitals, schools, and emergency centers to operate independently during power outages caused by storms. The authority must consider where these systems are most needed based on past storm damage and disadvantaged communities, and suggest how to fund them. The final report is due to state leaders within one year of the bill taking effect.