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Relates to net energy metering for micro-hydroelectric generating equipment
In Assembly Committee · Rules · Sponsor Kevin Cahill
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BILL NUMBER:S8443
Title of bill
An act to amend the public service law and the public authorities law, in relation to net energy metering with micro-hydroe- lectric generating equipment
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill expands the list of electric generating systems eligible for net metering to include micro-hydroelec- tric systems.
Summary of specific provisions
Amends section 66-j of the public service law, to allow residential and non-residential customers utiliz- ing micro-hydroelectric generating equipment to participate in net-me- tering.
Justification
The 2009 State Energy Plan estimates that New York has the potential to add 2,257 MW of hydropower and additional 1,000 MW of hydrokinetic energy by 2025. Expanding New York's net metering law to cover residential and non-residential utility customers utilizing micro-hydroelectric generating systems will encourage greater investment in facilities that generate energy from clean renewable sources.
Prior legislative history
New bill
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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