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S3872Senate2011-2012 SessionSame asA6114

Requires the development of a generation attribute tracking system by the New York state energy research and development authority

Sponsor George D. MaziarzSD-62+2 co-sponsorsAffects Environment & Energy
Status
Senate Floor Calendar
Impact
Pending
Outcome
Companion signed

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Signed via A6114

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Primary sponsor
George D. Maziarz

Senator · Senate District 62

Chair, Energy And Telecommunications

History

  1. Substituted by A6114C
  2. Ordered to third reading cal.1510
  3. Committee discharged and committed to rules
  4. Reported and committed to finance
  5. Print number 3872c
  6. Amend and recommit to energy and telecommunications
  7. Referred to energy and telecommunications
  8. Returned to senate
  9. Died in assembly
  10. Referred to energy
  11. Delivered to assembly
  12. Passed senateVote 62–0
Show 8 earlier actions
  1. Ordered to third reading cal.1220
  2. Committee discharged and committed to rules
  3. Print number 3872b
  4. Amend (t) and recommit to finance
  5. Reported and committed to finance
  6. Print number 3872a
  7. Amend and recommit to energy and telecommunications
  8. Referred to energy and telecommunications

Companion bill

The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.

A6114Assembly

Requires the development of a generation attribute tracking system by the New York state energy research and development authority

Signed by Governor · Sponsor Andrew Hevesi

Signed into law

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Sponsor's memo

BILL NUMBER:S3872C

Title of bill

An act to amend the public authorities law, in relation to requiring the development of a generation attribute tracking system by the New York state energy research and development authority

Purpose

The purpose of this bill is to prepare a tracking system for generation attribute certificates. As New York State moves closer to a market system in which energy is bought and sold through a certificate mechanism, it is important to track the creation of the energy generated. as well as when this energy is bought and sold in the marketplace to ensure the credibility of the generation attribute certificate market.

Summary of provisions

This bill amends section 1851 of the public authorities law by adding a new subdivision 18, and amends section 1854 of the public authorities law by adding a new subdivision 19.

Justification

This legislation requires the New York State Energy Research and Development Agency NYSERDA) to establish a tracking system for generation attribute certificates, which are defined as "the environmental, vintage and other attributes associated with the generation of kilowatt hours and/or megawatt-hours of electrical energy". NYSERDA will be required to consult with the Department of Public Service in the development of this tracking system. As New York, and the country. moves toward a market based system to stimulate renewable energy generation, New York State must begin to develop the infrastructure necessary to successfully monitor the sale and trade of this commodity.

Legislative history

This is a new bill.

Fiscal implications

To be determined.

Effective date

This act shall take effect immediately.

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