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S6713Senate2011-2012 Session

Relates to financing of certain energy related projects by the power authority of New York

Sponsor George D. MaziarzSD-62Affects Economy
Status
In Assembly Committee
Corporations, Authorities And Commissions
Impact
Pending
Passage
Pending

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George D. Maziarz

Senator · Senate District 62

Chair, Energy And Telecommunications

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History

  1. Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
  2. Delivered to assembly
  3. Passed senateVote 60–0
  4. Advanced to third reading
  5. 2nd report cal.
  6. 1st report cal.877
  7. Referred to energy and telecommunications

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Sponsor's memo

BILL NUMBER:S6713

Title of bill

An act to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the powers and duties of the power authority of the state of New York

Purpose

To expand the programs and services of the New York Power Authority

Summary of provisions

Section 1 of this bill would amend Public Authorities Law §1005(17)(b)(2) and (4) to: (1) add "research, development and demon- stration of new systems, technologies and materials relating to energy usage, storage, transmission and efficiency" to the definition of "ener- gy-related projects, programs and services;" and (2) clarify that "high performance and sustainable building programs and services" includes programs and services related to construction, in addition to renovation and retrofitting, of buildings, and that such programs and services may be addressed to the use of clean energy and fuels in addition to renewa- ble energy.

Section 2 of this bill would provide for the bill's effective date

Justification

Expanding NYPA's "energy-related projects, programs and services" to include "research; development and demonstration of new systems, tech- nologies and materials relating to energy usage, storage, transmission and efficiency," would provide a basis to help the State's colleges and universities remain competitive in these subject areas, and could help stimulate vital partnerships and other joint endeavors between the State, the State's businesses and these institutions. The marriage of these interests could lead to significant new "Made in New York" inno- vations in the energy field which in turn would support the State's energy and environmental policies as well as support economic develop- ment in New York.

Additionally, this bill would clarify that NYPA's high performance and sustainable building programs and services may relate to construction, in addition to renovation and retrofitting, of buildings, and that such programs and services may be addressed to clean energy sources and fuels (e.g., hydrogen) in addition to renewable energy sources such as wind and solar. As we continue to face significant challenges in the energy field, including the need for more energy and the consequences of increased energy usage, we cannot afford to limit our consideration of possible solutions to accepted or established technologies.

Prior legislative history

New bill.

Fiscal implications

None.

Effective date

This act shall take effect immediately.

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