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- Print number 369a
- Amend and recommit to energy and telecommunications
- Referred to energy and telecommunications
- Referred to energy and telecommunications
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Authorizes tenants to request the installation of smart or advanced meters
In Assembly Committee · Energy · Sponsor Andrew Hevesi
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BILL NUMBER:S369A
Title of bill
An act to amend the energy law, in relation to the installation of smart or advanced meters
Purpose
The purpose of this legislation is to provide tenants in buildings that are undergoing metering conversions from master meters to submeters the option of having a smart meter installed.
Summary of provisions
This bill amends the energy law by adding a new article 23.
Justification
Smart or advanced meters are able to assess real time pricing data, record kilowatt hour usage in the tenant's apartment, and communicate with household appliances to reduce usage during peak hours. These meters enhance energy conservation and efficiency, reduce electrical consumption and save ratepayers money on their electric bills.
This legislation enables tenants in a residential building that is undergoing a meter conversion from a single master meter to a system of submeters to request that a smart or advanced meter be installed in their apartment. While this bill gives the tenant the right to put in the smart or advanced meter, the tenant will be responsible for cost of the equipment.
Legislative history
2011-12: A.296 Referred to Energy 2012: S.6936 Referred to Energy and Telecommunications
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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