Enacts the "affordable clean energy (ACE) act"; exempts renewable energy systems from certain requirements related to energy facilities (Part A); directs the New York power authority to propose a minimum of two priority transmission projects to address the areas of highest need on the bulk transmission system (Part B); exempts payment in lieu of taxes revenue from property tax cap calculations (Part C).
This bill allows the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to enter into agreements or easements on state-owned reforestation lands to help connect renewable energy projects located outside those areas to the power grid. The legislation ensures that any such agreements will not disrupt the primary purposes of the reforestation areas, such as conservation and timber management. All agreements made under this authority must be recorded and made publicly available on the Department's official website. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.
This bill modifies New York's biofuel production tax credit to expand eligibility from ethanol to include renewable diesel and renewable hydrocarbon diesel. The credit provides fifteen cents per gallon for biofuel produced after January 1, 2022, with a maximum cap of $2.5 million per taxpayer per year for up to four consecutive years. The legislation applies to taxpayers subject to state tax under specific articles and includes provisions for partnerships and S corporations to apply the credit cap at the entity level. The credit applies to taxable years beginning before January 1, 2027, and any excess credit beyond the tax liability will be refunded without interest.
This bill requires all firefighters in New York state - both permanent and temporary/probationary hires - to complete a state-approved battery storage fire training program in addition to standard fire training. It mandates that the State Fire Administrator approve training programs, certify instructors, and issue certificates to firefighters who complete the required training. The policy directly affects all county, city, town, village, and fire district fire departments by making this certification a condition for hiring, retention, and permanent appointment. The bill establishes concrete new requirements for firefighter qualifications related to emerging battery storage fire safety risks.
Prohibits gas and electric corporations from recovering labor-related legal costs or workers' compensation loss adjustment expenses from ratepayers through rates, charges, surcharges, adjustment mechanisms, riders, or reconciliation mechanisms; defines labor-related legal activity.
Increases the number of days between the sending of a notice of termination by a utility corporation and the actual date of termination of service; increases the age of residents in the home to 21 from 18 for purposes of special procedures for terminations; decreases the amount required for a downpayment on an arrears on utility bills; lowers the age of customers to whom a utility company must offer quarterly billing from 62 to 55.
New York's Senate Bill A 10321 requires solar and wind energy companies to provide financial security - such as bonds from licensed sureties - before receiving permits for their projects. This security must cover the estimated cost of restoring land after the project ends and remains in effect until reclamation is approved by the commission or office. Companies must replace canceled security within 30 days, and remain personally liable for any reclamation costs not covered by the security. Government entities like municipalities are exempt from these requirements.
Establishes the New York State grid reliability and energy affordability transition (GREAT) act; establishes the virtual power plant program to help reduce energy costs and grid reliability risks; provides incentives to participants for supporting the grid by investing in distributed energy resources and reducing net energy costs.
Imposes a moratorium on the issuance of permits for new data centers; requires the public service commission to issue an order or orders to minimize the impact of new data centers on electricity and gas rates for residential, commercial, and industrial users; clarifies that certain provisions are applicable to the Long Island power authority.
Establishes the office of energy and equity within the department of state to help ensure equitable access to all energy affordability initiatives available in the state by streamlining the administration of energy affordability and access programs, maximizing the support available to each eligible household, and enhancing the transparency, accountability, and effectiveness of energy affordability and access programs; establishes the energy affordability fund.
