Ensures proper administration and enforcement of the uniform fire prevention and building code and the state energy conservation construction code; provides additional definitions; provides remedies for violations of the code; makes conforming technical changes.
Establishes a program to develop microgrids that are capable of providing an uninterrupted supply of power to one or more community outage assets through an extended electric distribution outage.
Enacts the "go green schools act" to assist school districts in converting to renewable energy sources as a primary source of energy; directs NYSERDA to conduct a study and make recommendations for such purpose.
Relates to bioheating fuel requirements; allows B100 or B99 biofuel and R100 or R99 renewable fuel to be used to blend with or replace fossil heating oil in order to create bioheating fuel.
Relates to establishing the New York state grid modernization commission; provides the commission shall conduct a study of research, development and demonstrations of electric grid modernization and shall issue such report to the state energy planning board for consideration in the state energy plan.
This bill aims to expedite the construction and installation of new geothermal energy generation facilities, including dry steam, flash steam, and binary cycle plants, across New York state. It establishes an expedited process where the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), in consultation with the New York Power Authority, will pre-approve and map suitable sites for these facilities. The public will have an opportunity to comment on proposed sites if they affect local municipalities or agricultural land, and the bill directs NYSERDA to further expedite permitting for projects that utilize local unions for construction or retrofitting existing fossil fuel facilities.
Directs the New York state energy and research development authority to establish a pilot program to install a microgrid in Glenwood Houses; requires the authority to annually report on the results of such program and any recommendations for expansion.
This bill creates a tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel producers in New York, offering $1 per gallon (up to $2 per gallon) based on emissions reductions. Producers must meet strict criteria: fuel must reduce lifecycle greenhouse gases by at least 50% compared to jet fuel, be derived from biomass/waste, and avoid palm/petroleum sources. The credit requires certification from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), with a $30 million annual spending cap. It directly affects fuel producers and businesses using qualifying fuel for flights departing from New York airports, aiming to incentivize cleaner aviation fuel adoption.
Allows new buildings where new parking is provided to have an optional, charger-agnostic, power-based allocation method alternative to certain electric vehicle charging infrastructure requirements; requires the department of state division of building standards and codes to promulgate rules and regulations relating to such alternative.
This bill amends New York's environmental conservation law to establish requirements for recycling rechargeable batteries. It directly affects battery manufacturers (who must create approved recycling plans), retailers (who must accept used batteries), and consumers (who must return batteries instead of discarding them). Key provisions require retailers to accept up to 10 batteries daily (5 for e-scooter/bike batteries), display clear signage about battery recycling, and provide return options for online purchases. Manufacturers must operate under commissioner-approved collection and recycling plans, which retailers must verify before selling batteries. The law aims to keep batteries out of landfills by creating a structured take-back system.
