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- Reported and committed to finance
- Print number 6128a
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Directs NYSERDA to undertake a statewide study of consumer behaviors with respect to energy efficiency and clean energy technology
In Senate Committee · Energy And Telecommunications · Sponsor Andrew Hevesi
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Title of bill
An act directing the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to undertake a statewide study of consumer behaviors with respect to energy efficiency and clean energy technology programs
Purpose
The purpose of this legislation is to direct the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to conduct a study assessing consumer behavior and market price fluctuations in order to accurately gauge the individual and cumulative impact of energy efficiency programs in the State of New York.
Summary of provisions
This is a special act.
Justification
The State of New York allocates hundreds of millions of dollars annually to a wide range of state and local programs designed to improve energy efficiency and achieve demand reduction. While NYSERDA and the Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard (EEPS) structure have oversight and reporting requirements to assess actual energy savings achieved through the use of ratepayer money, there are two significant roadblocks to accurately gauging the amount of energy saved. Consumer behavior and regular fluctuations in the price of energy factor directly into the amount of energy used. This study will be the first comprehensive statewide analysis specifically related to energy efficiency and consumer behavior and price fluctuations. It will allow for a much more accurate assessment of whether the large amount of money, taken directly from New York ratepayers, is achieving its intended goal.
Legislative history
This is a new bill.
Fiscal implications
This act shall cost one million dollars to implement, which will be provided by the commissioner of the Department of Environmental Conservation to NYSERDA from the auction of any emissions allowances for air contaminants.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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