Directs the NY power authority to oversee mandated energy reduction efforts in state and public authority owned and managed buildings.
Impact
If enacted, this legislation will significantly alter the operational standards for state agencies concerning energy consumption and efficiency in their respective buildings. The bill requires the establishment of a central management and implementation team (CMIT) tasked with overseeing compliance and providing necessary support to each affected state entity (ASE). Additionally, each ASE will have to undergo annual energy audits for large buildings and ensure adherence to guidelines set forth by the CMIT.
Summary
Bill S07430, introduced by Senator Hoylman-Sigal, proposes amendments to the public authorities law requiring state agencies and public authorities to collectively reduce their energy use in state-owned and managed buildings by at least twenty percent by April 1, 2031. This effort aims to formalize a structured approach to enhancing energy efficiency across various state entities, highlighting the responsibility of these authorities to implement and report on energy reduction initiatives effectively.
Contention
There are potential points of contention regarding the bill, particularly concerning the effectiveness and feasibility of meeting the mandated energy reduction targets. Critics may argue that the bill places excessive burdens on state agencies, particularly in regard to the financial constraints associated with retrofitting and upgrading existing infrastructure. Additionally, there may be concerns over how the CMIT will enforce compliance and what penalties might be imposed for failure to meet the outlined energy efficiency goals.
Directs the New York state energy research and development authority to conduct a study on powering cryptocurrency mining facilities with renewable energy.
Relates to the power authority of the state of New York and the public authorities control board; prohibits the power authority from undertaking any project or sale of any asset exceeding one million dollars without the approval from the public authorities control board; provides for factors for such determination; creates a temporary special commission on the restructuring of the power authority of the state of New York; directs the New York state energy research and development authority to conduct studies related to the state's electric transmission system, the state's natural gas infrastructure and a comprehensive energy plan for the downstate region of the state.
Authorizes and directs the New York state power authority to rename the Robert Moses Niagara Power Plant located in the town of Lewiston, county of Niagara, to the Shirley J. Hamilton Niagara Power Plant.
Relates to applications for the approval and construction of energy-related projects of the New York Power Authority by the public authorities control board.
Directs the authorities budget office to conduct a study on the financial effects of making local governments responsible for the upkeep in certain public areas immediately outside of properties owned or leased by public authorities.
Creates a revolving loan fund through the New York state energy research and development authority for the purpose of building renewable energy storage systems scaled to function as microgrids to power housing owned by the New York city housing authority.
Creates a revolving loan fund through the New York state energy research and development authority for the purpose of building renewable energy storage systems scaled to function as microgrids to power housing owned by the New York city housing authority.
Authorizes and directs the public service commission and the New York state energy research and development authority to conduct a study on peaker plant electric generating facilities on Long Island.
Implements the "New York State Build Public Renewables Act"; requires the New York power authority to provide only renewable energy and power to customers; requires such authority to be the sole provider of energy to all state owned and municipal properties; requires certain New York power authority projects and programs pay a prevailing wage and utilize project labor agreements.