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- Referred to energy and telecommunications
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Title of bill
An act to amend the public service law, in relation to streetlight replacement and savings; and to repeal section 70-a of the public service law relating thereto
Purpose
Relates to streetlight replacement and savings
Summary of provisions
Authorizes a municipality to assume ownership rights of its streetlights, provided by a public utility, or may convert its services at a set rate to various lower-energy controls, including installation of efficient technology and other controls. Repeals Chapter 495 of the Laws of 2015.
Existing law
Chapter 495 of the Laws of 2015 is repealed and replaced with a new Section 70-a of the Public Service Law.
Justification
There are 1.4 million streetlights currently in use throughout New York. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority estimates that savings of $97 million per year could be enjoyed through energy efficiency upgrades to streetlights, including the installation of LED smart lights. While Chapter 495 of the Laws of 2015 attempted to jumpstart the process of installing LED lights locally, it did not do enough to promote opportunities for municipalities to switch to energy efficient practices. This legislation will better mirror the efforts of states such as Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Maine to encourage municipalities to switch their lights and reap significant energy savings.
Legislative history
New
Fiscal implications
No cost to the state. All costs borne by municipalities shall be offset by energy savings.
Effective date
90 days after becoming a law.
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