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Title of bill
An act to amend the public service law, in relation to the definition of alternate energy production facilities
Purpose of the bill
The purpose of this bill is to encourage new, energy storage technologies such as, but not limited to, pumped hydroelectric generation, compressed air energy systems, batteries (including those used for plug-in electric vehicles), capacitors, and flywheels.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 of this bill would amend Public Service Law (PSL) §2(2-b) to except energy storage facilities such as pumped hydroelectric generation, compressed air energy systems, batteries (including those used for plug-in electric vehicles), capacitors, and flywheels with an electric generating capacity of up to eighty megawatts from the definition of facilities giving rise to an "electric corporation" that is subject to the jurisdiction of the Public Service Commission (Commission).
Section 2 of this bill provides that the bill will take effect immediately.
Existing law
PSL §2(2-b) defines an "alternate energy production facility" to include any solar, wind turbine, waste management resource recovery, refuse-derived fuel or wood burning facility with an electric generating capacity of up to eighty megawatts which produces electricity, gas or useful thermal energy.
Prior legislative history
None. However, in 2009 a Public Service Commission (PSC) departmental bill was signed into law as Ch. 276 of the Laws of 2009. That departmental made a technical change to PSL sec. 2(2b) to add several new types of alternative/renewable energy technologies to the existing law.
Statement in support
Although pumped hydroelectric generation, compressed air energy systems, batteries (including those used for plug-in electric vehicles), capacitors and flywheels, are not new energy storage technologies, their technology has advanced significantly enough for inclusion in a renewable portfolio, and the ability to pair these technologies with renewable energy resources can make dramatic improvements in emissions reduction.
In addition, energy storage technologies can optimize the State's electric system in a number of ways. They could store renewable energy generated off-peak, for when it is needed during periods of peak demand. Energy storage technologies can also provide very rapid frequency and regulation support, responding to signals from the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) much faster than traditional load-following fossil-fuel generation systems.
The inclusion of energy storage technologies in the definition of "alternative energy production facility" under PSL, Section 2(2-b), will exempt such energy storage facilities up to 80 MW from the jurisdiction of PSC. This would reduce the time and cost of permitting, and encourage the development of these technologies.
Budget implications
None.
Effective date
This bill would become effective upon enactment.
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