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3 Co-sponsors
History
- Substituted by A10955
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.889
- Referred to energy and telecommunications
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Includes in definition of distribution utility a rural electric cooperative
Senate Floor Calendar · Sponsor David Koon
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Title of bill
An act to amend the public authorities law, in relation to distribution utility
Purpose or general idea of bill
To expand the definition of distribution utility to include a rural electric cooperative, thereby allowing them to participate in the Green Jobs Green New York program established in 2009 and administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) with a goal of making 1,000,000 homes, businesses, and not-for-profits in New York more energy efficient while creating thousands of new green jobs and training the workers to fill them.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1.
Amends the definition of distribution utility to include rural electric cooperative.
Section 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
Justification
Green Jobs-Green New York promotes the widespread dissemination of energy conservation and clean energy technologies, providing a clear and cost effective pathway for communities in New York State to curtail emissions of greenhouse gases and harmful air contaminants, reduce dependence on fossil fuels, lower housing costs, support community development and create green jobs to sustain and enhance our economy.
Rural Electric Cooperatives were established in the early 1940's to provide electric service to rural areas. They serve over 70,000 New York residents and businesses throughout Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Chenango, Delaware, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Otsego, Schoharie and Steuben Counties.
Currently, this legislation provides competitive grants for outreach, enrollment and related services to implement this program. Eligible entities include distribution utilities, which as currently defined under the Green Jobs Statute does not include Rural Electric Cooperatives. This legislation merely adds rural electric cooperatives to the definition of distribution facility.
Prior legislative history
2010: New
Fiscal implications for state and local governments
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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