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- Print number 1785a
- Amend and recommit to energy and telecommunications
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Directs the Energy Research and Development Authority to do a study as to a comprehensive energy plan for the downstate region of the state
In Assembly Committee · Energy · Sponsor Hakeem Jeffries
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Title of bill
An act to amend the public authorities law, in relation to directing the New York state energy research and development authority to conduct a study related to a comprehensive energy plan for the downstate region of the state
Summary of provisions
Section one of the bill authorizes and directs NYSERDA to conduct a comprehensive study to analyze the electricity and steam capacity and power distribution grid conditions in the downstate region of New York State. Downstate is defined as the region located south of the Millwood-South transmission interface (near the Rockland/Westchester borders). Section one lists those items to be included in the study.
Paragraph two directs NYSERDA to submit a copy of the study to the Governor and Legislature no later than January 1, 2010.
Paragraph three directs NYSERDA to develop an overall comprehensive energy management plan, taking into account the results and findings of the study.
Paragraph four directs NYSERDA to submit a copy of the management plan to the Governor and Legislature no later September 1, 2010.
Existing law
S.2006: S.845, 2007: S.1994
Justification
New York State residents and commercial businesses pay the highest electricity prices in the continental United States. New York City metro residents pay the highest prices in the state. The metro region is constrained from importing more electricity, in order to increase supply and thereby lower prices, because the transmission system is fully utilized. Unless and until new transmission lines are brought in from outside the city, most of New York City's electricity needs (80%) must be met with in-city generation.
According to the Independent System Operator, which runs the state's electric grid, the state is dangerously close to being unable to meet electric system reliability requirements with our current supply of generation, and New York City will fall 67MW short of the electricity needed for this upcoming summer peak season. Additionally, the State's Energy Planning Board, whose function is to adopt a state energy plan and rules and regulations to implement the plan, has expired.
Enactment of this legislation will provide an analysis of: current and future downstate power needs; existing generating facilities; power grid capacity; substation transformers; emergency generators; and water, land use, traffic and noise impacts of power generation. The bill will serve to identify, areas of over saturation of power facilities and an assessment of alternatives.
The downstate energy management plan called for by this legislation will allow New York City to have a comprehensive, long-range plan to meet its energy needs.
Legislative history
2006: S.845, 2007: S.1994
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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