What's happening
This bill requires New York to achieve 100% clean, renewable electricity by 2030, excluding nuclear, natural gas, biomass, and fossil fuels.
Why it matters
Accelerates the timeline for renewable transition, requiring New York to decarbonize its electricity grid far earlier than many other states, which could set a new national standard.
Explicitly excludes nuclear, natural gas, biomass, and all fossil fuels from being counted as “clean renewable energy,” pushing the state to rely solely on wind, solar, geothermal, and tidal sources—potentially shaping future energy market investments and infrastructure.
Aims to address climate change and public health simultaneously, suggesting the law’s intent is not just environmental but also economic (job creation, growth) and health-related (reducing pollution-related illnesses).
Mandates a legally enforceable target within the State Energy Plan, giving environmental advocates and the public a clear metric for holding state officials accountable to progress or shortcomings.
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Require 100% Clean Electricity
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1 Co-sponsor
History
- Referred to energy and telecommunications
- Referred to energy and telecommunications
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.
100% Clean Electricity by 2030
In Assembly Committee · Energy · Sponsor Phil Steck
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STATE OF NEW YORK
5519
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
May 3, 2019
Introduced by Sen. SANDERS -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Energy and Telecommunications
AN ACT to amend the energy law, in relation to establishing a one hundred percent clean renewable energy system for electricity by two thousand thirty
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Legislative intent. New York state has a goal to transition away from fossil fuels to clean renewable energy. Since New York state is facing a climate emergency, it shall set a goal of achieving one hundred percent clean renewable energy for electricity by two thousand thirty for the purpose of creating jobs, promoting economic growth, improving public health, protecting the environment, and to avoid climate catastrophe.
§ 2. Subdivision 1 of section 6-104 of the energy law, as added by chapter 433 of the laws of 2009, is amended to read as follows:
1. The board shall adopt a state energy plan in accordance with the provisions of this article. Such plan shall establish a goal of achieving a one hundred percent clean renewable energy system for electricity by two thousand thirty, with zero net greenhouse gas emissions. As used in this section, "clean renewable energy" shall include energy derived from solar, wind, geothermal, and tidal sources, but does not include nuclear power, natural gas, biomass, or fossil fuels.
§ 3. This act shall take effect on the first of January next succeeding the date upon which it shall have become a law.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD11331-01-9
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend the energy law, in relation to estab- lishing a one hundred percent clean renewable energy system for elec- tricity by two thousand thirty
Purpose
Establish a goal for New York State to achieve 100% clean renewable energy for electricity by 2030.
Summary of provisions
Section 1: Legislative intent. Legislative intent. New York state has a goal to transition away from fossil fuels to clean renewable energy. Since New York state is facing a climate emergency, it shall set a goal of achieving one hundred percent clean renewable energy for electricity by two thousand thirty for the purpose of creating jobs, promoting economic growth, improving public health, protecting the environment, and to avoid climate catastrophe.
Section 2: New York State Energy Plan shall include a goal of 100% clean renewable energy for electricity by 2030.
Section 3: Effective date.
Existing law
This is new law.
Justification
New York State faces a climate emergency. New York already has a policy to transition away from fossil fuels to clean renewable energy. This bill would set a state goal for the electrical grid to reach 100% clean renewable energy by 2030 by using solar, wind and other forms of clean renewable energy.
Legislative history
None
Fiscal implications
This bill anticipates cost savings over time when all internal and external costs are considered.
Local fiscal implications
None
Effective date
: This act shall take effect immediately
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