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- Referred to energy and telecommunications
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Authorizes public utility companies to purchase and install small wind turbines and photovoltaic systems on their property
In Assembly Committee · Corporations, Authorities And Commissions · Sponsor Robin Schimminger
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Title of bill
An act to amend the public service law, in relation to allowing public utilities to purchase small wind turbines
Purpose
To allow public utilities to purchase small wind turbines and photovoltaic systems.
Summary of provisions
§ 1- Amends the Public Service Law by adding a new section 66-Ito allow, starting September 1, 2016, a public utility company to purchase and operate small wind turbines and photovoltaic systems on land that is owned by or accessible to, the public utility company and shall be directly connected to the public utility's electric grid.
§ 2 - Effective date.
Justification
New York State began permitting energy consumers to utilize net metering in 1997 for on-site renewable energy systems to promote the installation of renewable energy sources while reducing the consumer's utility bills. Over the years the New York State Legislature has expanded the ability for consumers to obtain on-site renewable energy systems. As a result, New York State has seen a dramatic increase in the use of both wind turbines and photovoltaic systems (solar) to produce energy. The use of such systems helps to offset the use of fossil fuels.
However, current law does not allow for the forty-four (44) municipal electric utility companies in New York State to own small wind turbines or photovoltaic systems. This requires the utility companies to rely heavily on fossil fuels to generate energy. Allowing these publicly owned utility companies ownership of such on-site renewable energy systems can very rapidly accelerate the use of alternative energy, provide far lower energy costs to consumers and improve security through distributed generation.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the one hundred twentieth day after it shall have become a law.
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