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2 Co-sponsors
History
- Substituted by A7765A
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- Amended 5443a
- 1st report cal.1074
- Referred to energy and telecommunications
Companion bill
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Relates to net energy metering standards for non-residential customers
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Francisco Moya
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S5443A
Title of bill
An act to amend the public service law, in relation to net energy metering standards for non-residential customers
Subject and purpose
The purpose of this bill is include fuel cell generating equipment sited by non-residential electrical customers into the state's net electrical metering laws.
Summary and description of provisions
This bill would allow non-residential electric customers who own, lease or operate fuel cell generating equipment at their premises to participate in net energy metering in a similar manner to residential customers who generate electricity from such devices.
Justification
Under this legislation New York will expand on its pioneering net energy metering law by allowing non-residential customers who operate fuel cells to participate. Energy intensive businesses, municipalities and not-for-profit organizations that own or lease fuel cells would benefit from producing all or a portion of their energy from these emerging technologies. Currently in California dozens of large electric users-including several Fortune 500 companies-that own or lease large scale fuel cells are participating in that state's net energy metering program. If allowed in New York, energy intensive operations such as data centers, hospitals and universities would be able meet or exceed their energy needs with fuel cells while transmitting excess electricity back to the grid. Crucial to New York's clean energy priorities is a net energy metering program that includes proven technologies that reliably produce electricity with zero or reduced emissions of nitrous oxide, sulfur dioxide, mercury and carbon dioxide.
Legislative history
This is a new bill.
Fiscal implications
None to the State.
Effective date
Immediately.
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