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A5397Assembly2017-2018 SessionSame asS5445

Let Utilities Run Renewables

Official title

“Authorizes public utility companies to purchase, own and operate small wind turbines and solar photovoltaic systems”

Sponsor Robin SchimmingerAD-140+7 co-sponsorsAffects Economy
Status
In Assembly Committee
Corporations, Authorities And Commissions
Impact
5/10
Moderate
Passage
0%

Bill progress

Step 2 of 7

In committee · Corporations, Authorities And Commissions

What's happening

This bill allows public utilities in New York to purchase, own, and operate small wind turbines and solar photovoltaic systems, subject to local laws and approval.

Why it matters

  1. Enables public utilities to directly invest in renewable energy infrastructure. , which could accelerate the transition to cleaner energy sources and potentially reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

  2. Requires compliance with local laws and ordinances. (such as height, noise, safety, and zoning), giving municipalities continued oversight and a say in how and where these renewable installations are deployed.

  3. Mandates use of certified professionals for installation and connection. , which could improve safety and create new job opportunities in the renewable energy sector.

  4. Local municipal approval is necessary for each project. , ensuring community input and potentially addressing concerns related to land use, aesthetics, or environmental impact at the local level.

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Headline styles

Let Utilities Run Renewables

Plain English, a few words. Used as the page title.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Robin Schimminger

Assembly Member · Assembly District 140

History

  1. Print number 5397a
  2. Amend and recommit to corporations, authorities and commissions
  3. Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
  4. Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Companion bill

The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.

S5445Senate

Let Utilities Build Green Energy

In Senate Committee · Energy And Telecommunications · Sponsor Joseph A. Griffo

Impact 4 · Low0% to pass

Full text

2 pagesUnderlined is new[Struck] is removedOfficial text on nysenate.gov ↗

STATE OF NEW YORK

5397--A

2017-2018 Regular Sessions

IN ASSEMBLY

February 8, 2017

Introduced by M. of A. SCHIMMINGER, WALTER, DiPIETRO, GIGLIO, McDONOUGH, MOSLEY, MORINELLO, PERRY -- Multi-Sponsored by -- M. of A. HAWLEY, NORRIS, PEOPLES-STOKES -- read once and referred to the Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions -- recommitted to the Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions in accordance with Assembly Rule 3, sec. 2 -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee

AN ACT to amend the public service law, in relation to allowing public utilities to purchase, own and operate small wind turbines and solar photovoltaic systems

The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:

Section 1. The public service law is amended by adding a new section 66-i to read as follows:

§ 66-i. Purchase of wind turbines. 1. Commencing September first, two thousand eighteen, a public utility company may purchase small wind turbines and solar photovoltaic systems. Such companies may operate the wind turbines and solar photovoltaic systems on land that is owned, or accessible to, the public utility company. The turbines and systems shall be directly connected to the public utility's electric grid.

2. Any wind turbine or solar photovoltaic system purchased and installed by a public utility company must comply with all local laws and ordinances, including, but not limited to:

(a) height requirements;

(b) noise restrictions;

(c) safety procedures;

(d) specified allotment of equipment on a specific parcel of land; and

(e) the use of certified individuals for the installation and connection of the equipment.

EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets

[ ] is old law to be omitted.

LBD07506-04-8

A. 5397--A 2

3. All turbines and systems purchased and installed pursuant to this section must be approved by the local municipality in which such turbines and systems are being operated.

§ 2. This act shall take effect on the one hundred twentieth day after it shall have become a law.

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