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New York solar industry development and jobs act of 2010
In Senate Committee · Energy And Telecommunications · Sponsor Antoine M. Thompson
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BILL NUMBER:A10794
Title of bill
An act to amend the public service law and the public authorities law, in relation to the creation of the New York solar industry development and jobs act of 2010 and the procurement of solar renewable energy credits; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof
Purpose
The purpose of this legislation is to allow for the creation of a solar renewable energy credit program to stimulate the installation of solar projects in New York State.
Summary of provisions
This bill adds a new section 66-m to the public service law. It also adds a new subdivision 17 to section 1005 of the public authorities law, and sections 1020-hh, 1020-ii and 1020-jj of the public authorities law, as renumbered by chapter 433 of the laws of 2009, are renumbered sections 1020-H, 1020-jj, 1020- kk and a new section 1020-hh.
Justification
This legislation creates the Solar Renewable Energy Credit Program, which is designed to stimulate the installation and generation of solar energy in New York State. A Renewable Energy Credit model provides investment stability through long term contracts and competitive bidding in open auctions.
This program will enable the New York State to fulfill the goal set by the Governor's Renewable Energy Task Force of the installation 100 MW of solar by 2011.
Legislative history
This is a new bill.
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately; provided, however, that this act shall expire and be deemed repealed on the date the commissioner of the public service commission notifies the legisla- tive bill drafting commission of the occurrence of the implementation of a substantively similar federal program.
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