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S4919Senate2009-2010 SessionSame asA5656

Relates to the powers and duties of N.Y. state energy research and development authority (NYSERDA) with respect to collection of information regarding energy efficiency

Sponsor Antoine M. ThompsonSD-60Affects Environment & Energy
Status
In Senate Committee
Energy And Telecommunications
Impact
Pending
Passage
Pending

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Antoine M. Thompson

Senator · Senate District 60

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  1. Referred to energy and telecommunications
  2. Referred to energy and telecommunications

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Title of bill

An act to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the powers and duties of the New York state energy research and development authority

Purpose or general idea of bill

This bill expands the type of energy information compiled by NYSERDA to include energy efficient and environmentally sound outdoor lighting.

Summary of specific provisions

Section 1 adds language to subdivision 13 of section 1854 of the public authorities law expanding the type of energy information compiled by NYSERDA to include energy efficient and environmentally sound outdoor lighting.

Justification

Improperly designed outdoor lighting wastes energy, intrudes on the privacy of others, creates glare which reduces the effect of lighting, deteriorates the natural nighttime environment, and reduces the ability for astronomical observation. This legislation empowers NYSERDA to include information in its listings of energy related products on the types of outdoor lighting best able to avoid these problems. Given NYSERDA's role as a repository and clearinghouse of energy efficiency products as well as its leadership of the High Efficiency Street Lighting Advisory Committee, they are the logical entity to compile such information.

Prior legislative history

2006: A1847 - Passed Assembly 2005: A1847 - Passed Assembly 2004: A.735 - Passed Assembly 2003: A.735 - Energy 2002: A11356 Rules.

Fiscal implications

None.

Effective date

This act shall take effect immediately.

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