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- Referred to energy and telecommunications
- Returned to senate
- Died in assembly
- Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 61–1
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.100
- Referred to energy and telecommunications
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Relates to financing of certain energy related projects by the power authority of New York
In Assembly Committee · Corporations, Authorities And Commissions · Sponsor Harry B. Bronson
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BILL NUMBER:S1342
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 demonstration of new systems, technologies and materials relating to energy usage, storage, transmission and efficiency" to the definition of "energy-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 renewable 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, technologies 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" innovations in the energy field which in turn would support the State's energy and environmental policies as well as support economic development 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
S6713 of 2011-12; Referred to Corporations, Authorities and Commissions
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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