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- Print number 5524a
- Amend and recommit to corporations, authorities and commissions
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BILL NUMBER:S5524A
Title of bill
An act to amend the public authorities law and the envi- ronmental conservation law, in relation to emission allowance programs
Purpose or general idea of bill
It is the intent of this legislation to promote energy efficiency, energy conservation and the installation of renewable energy technologies; reduce energy consumption and energy costs; reduce greenhouse gas emissions; support sustainable community development; and create local New York job opportunities in the energy fields of tomorrow.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1: Intent
Section 2: Legislative Intent
Section 3: Emission allowance programs
Section 4: Emissions cap
Section 5: Additional authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions
Section 6: Severability clause
Section 7: This act shall take effect immediately
Justification
The purpose for this legislation to reinvest the proceeds from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) to promote energy efficiency, energy conservation and the installation of renewable energy technologies; reduce energy consumption and energy costs; reduce greenhouse gas emissions; support sustainable community development; and create local New York job opportunities in the energy fields of tomor- row.
Prior legislative history
New legislation
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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