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Title of bill
An act to amend the energy law, in relation to state energy planning; to amend the public authorities law, in relation to completion of an annual energy plan by the power authority of the state of New York and the Long Island power authority
Purpose
Provides for energy planning by creating a State Energy Board and requires certain public authorities to complete an energy plan.
Summary of provisions
The legislation reinstates Article 6 of the State Energy Law, the State Energy Planning Board, which will adopt a state energy plan to include:
* forecasts for periods of five, ten and twenty years of demand for electricity, natural gas, coal and petroleum products;
* energy supply requirements needed to satisfy demand for electricity, natural gas, coal and petroleum products for each of the state's major service areas;
* an assessment of the ability of the existing energy supply sources and the existing transmission or fuel transportation systems;
* additional electricity capacity and/or transmission or fuel transportation systems needed to meet such energy supply requirements;
* energy prices, including a forecast of the impact on electric wholesale prices and fuel prices;
* a description of the comparative advantages and disadvantages of reasonably available locations for energy facilities;
* an assessment of the economic, environmental, public safety and public risk implications of all nuclear reactors generating electricity in New York;
* identification and analysis of the costs, risks, benefits, uncertainties and market potential of energy supply source alternatives;
* identification and analysis of emerging trends related to energy supply, price and demand;
* an evaluation of current energy policies and programs, and long-range energy planning objectives and strategies, and the success of such programs to achieve the least cost integration of energy supply sources and demand-reducing measures for satisfying energy supply requirements;
* an analysis of security issues, considering both natural and human threats to the state's energy systems;
* an environmental justice analysis;
* recommendations for administrative and legislative actions to implement policies, objectives and strategies; and
* analysis of the probable impact of implementation of the plan upon economic development, health, safety and welfare, environmental quality, and energy costs for consumers, specifically low-income consumers.
Existing law
Article 6 of the State Energy Law expired on December 30, 2002.
Justification
A State Energy Plan is essential in order to meet growing energy demands, address price spikes and fluctuations, as well as emerging technologies, and obtain a clear understanding of New York's energy picture and future.
Legislative history
2006, S.6722 2007: S.2654
Fiscal implications
None to the State.
Local fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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