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S2693Senate2015-2016 SessionSame asA1307

Includes geothermal energy systems within the meaning of the term "qualified energy efficiency services" for purposes of on-bill financing under the power NY act of 2011

Sponsor Robert OrttSD-62Affects Environment & Energy
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In Assembly Committee
Energy
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Robert Ortt

Senator · Senate District 62

Chair, Mental Health And Developmental Disabilities

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History

  1. Referred to energy
  2. Delivered to assembly
  3. Passed senateVote 61–0
  4. Advanced to third reading
  5. 2nd report cal.
  6. 1st report cal.387
  7. Print number 2693a
  8. Amend and recommit to energy and telecommunications
  9. Referred to energy and telecommunications
  10. Returned to senate
  11. Died in assembly
  12. Referred to energy
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  1. Delivered to assembly
  2. Passed senateVote 62–0
  3. Advanced to third reading
  4. 2nd report cal.
  5. 1st report cal.1012
  6. Referred to energy and telecommunications

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A1307Assembly

Includes geothermal energy systems within the meaning of the term "qualified energy efficiency services" for purposes of on-bill financing under the power NY act of 2011

In Assembly Committee · Energy · Sponsor Sean Ryan

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Title of bill

An act to amend the public authorities law, in relation to including geothermal energy systems within the meaning of the term "qualified energy efficiency services" for purposes of on-bill financing under the power NY act of 2011

Purpose or general idea of the bill

This bill includes geothermal energy systems within the meaning of the term "qualified energy efficiency services" for the purposes of on-bill financing under the power NY act of 2011. This would allow geothermal technology to receive funding under Public Authorities Law § 1896.

Summary of specific provisions

Paragraphs m and n of subdivision 12 of section 1891 of the public authorities law are amended and paragraph o is added to include geothermal energy systems.

Justification

Geothermal energy systems provide natural and renewable energy. The systems do not require the burning of fossil fuels and emit almost no carbon gases. They are efficient and much better for the environment than are conventional methods of supplying heat to buildings. Allowing funding from already established funding sources will increase the use of geothermal energy, systems. This will create more green jobs and reduce the amount of carbon used to heat buildings.

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Fiscal implications

To be determined.

Effective date

January 1,2017

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