Directs the New York state energy research and development authority to prepare a report regarding the replacement of decommissioned or dormant electric generating sites with renewable energy development and energy storage opportunities.
NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION submitted in accordance with Assembly Rule III, Sec 1(f)
BILL NUMBER: A4386
SPONSOR: Zebrowski TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the public authorities law, in relation to directing the
New York state energy research and development authority to prepare a
report regarding the replacement of decommissioned or dormant electric
generating sites with renewable energy development and energy storage
opportunities
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:
To encourage the reuse of decommissioned or dormant electric generating
sites for renewable energy purposes; this will help the fight against
climate change and help the economies and tax bases of impacted communi-
ties.
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section one of the bill amends section 1902 the public authorities law
by as it relates to directing the New York State Energy Research and
Development Authority (NYSERDA) to prepare a report, within 18 months,
surveying decommissioned or dormant electric generating sites, identify-
ing opportunities of development of renewable energy resources and ener-
gy storage on those locations and providing an assessment of the econom-
ic impact of siting renewable energy projects at such locations.
Section two relates to the effective
JUSTIFICATION:
New York is working to become a leader in the fight against climate
change. Around the state, many older fossil fuel power plants have
either been decommissioned or are used only as "peaker" plants, active
for a few days a year. The loss of these power plants has often had
severe impacts on the health of the local economy and strength of the
tax base in impacted communities. However, these sites may provide the
ideal location for development of renewable energy sources as they are
already fully connected into the power distribution network.
This bill directs NYSERDA to produce a report analyzing the feasibility
of siting renewable energy sources at decommissioned or dormant electric
generating sites.
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
A10094 of 2020 A340B of 2022
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
To be determined.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately.
