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Relates to green jobs-green New York on-bill financing
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S68013
Title of bill
An act to amend the public service law, the public authorities law, the real property law, the lien law, the administrative code of the city of New York, the emergency tenant protection act of nineteen seventy-four and the emergency housing rent control law, in relation to green jobs-green New York on-bill financing
Purpose
This bill would establish an on-bill financing program for the "Green Jobs-Green New York" program established in chapter 487 of the laws of 2009.
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Summary of provisions
Section 1 of the bill would amend Public Service Law § 18-a to exclude on-bill charges from being determined as an entity's gross operation revenue derived from intrastate utility operations.
Section 2 of the bill would amend Public Service Law § 42 to provide that the rights and responsibilities of residential customers participating in Green Jobs-Green New York on-bill financing shall be substantially comparable to those of gas and electric customers not participating in such financing.
Section 3 of the bill would amend Public Service Law § 65 to allow gas utilities to place charges for Green Jobs-Green New York on-bill financing on customer's bills.
Section 4 of the bill would amend the Public Service Law to create a new § 66-m to provide that utilities file tariffs with the public service commission to provide for the billing and collection of on-bill charges for payment of obligations of its customers utilizing the Green Jobs-Green New York program.
Section 5 of the bill would amend the Public Authorities Law to create a new § 120-hh, to direct the Long Island Power Authority to provide for the billing and collection of on-bill charges for payment of obligations of its customers utilizing the Green Jobs-Green New York program.
Section 6 of the bill would amend Public Authorities Law § 1896 to provide that the New York State Energy and Research Development Authority (NYSERDA) establish an on-bill financing mechanism for the billing and collection of on-bill charges for payment of obligations of customers that have received qualified energy efficiency services under the Green Jobs-Green New York program.
Sections 7 of the bill would amend Public Authorities Law § 1899 to require NYSERDA to annually report on activities related to the implementation of on-bill financing as established by this Act.
Section 8 of the bill would amends Real Property Law § 242 to provide for disclosures concerning on-bill financing and Green Jobs-Green New York retrofits.
Sections 9 and 10 of the bill would amend Lien Law §§ 2 and 10 to authorize NYSERDA to file a mechanic's lien against real property that has been improved by qualified energy efficiency measures and are being repaid by on-bill financing as established by this act.
Sections 11 to 14 of the bill would amend the Administrative Code of the City of New York §§ 26-405 and 26-511, chapter 576 of the laws of 1974 and chapter 274 of the laws of 1946 to provide that an eligible project under the Green Jobs-Green New York program shall not constitute a major capital improvement.
Section 15 of the bill would provide for an immediate effective date.
Legislative history
This is a new bill.
Statement in support
By enacting a "Green Jobs-Green New York" program in 2009, the State authorized the performance of energy-efficient retrofits to residential and small commercial property owners, with an ultimate goal of improving large numbers of units over the next five years, and demonstrating the effectiveness of innovative financing mechanisms in reaching this goal.
Installation of energy efficiency improvements to reduce the loss or waste of energy is a proven method of reducing carbon emissions, and of lowering energy costs for households. Further, weatherization gives rise to large numbers of jobs and can serve as a gateway for green collar career paths.
The Green Jobs-Green New York program will create green collar jobs and career paths in New York. It will also help the State to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels, lead to lower housing costs, and support community development. In order to attract the broadest possible variety of financing, and private sector involvement, the authorization of on-bill financing is a necessary piece of this program. This legislation provides for authorization of on-bill financing, sets parameters within which it will function.
Budget implications
This bill will not have a material impact on State finances.
Effective date
This act will take effect immediately; provided however.
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