Authorizes and directs the energy research and development authority, the public service commission and NYPA to conduct a study to determine the possibility of closing certain peaker plants.
Directs the department of public service, in conjunction with the New York state energy research and development authority, and the power authority of the state of New York to commission a study on the utilization of directional noise reduction optimization technology for wind turbines in New York state.
Authorizes and directs the public service commission and the energy research and development authority to conduct a study to determine the possibility of closing peaker plants throughout the state.
Relates to reducing the embodied carbon emissions of buildings and building materials; provides that construction permitted under the state building code shall achieve a 15 percent reduction in embodied carbon emissions by 2030; provides three options for compliance.
Relates to reducing the embodied carbon emissions of buildings and building materials; provides that construction permitted under the state building code shall achieve a 15 percent reduction in embodied carbon emissions by 2030; provides three options for compliance.
Enacts the accelerate solar for affordable power (ASAP) act to set a new target for distributed solar energy capacity and direct the public service commission to advance reforms to the utility interconnection process to ensure timely and cost-effective integration of new distributed energy resources.
Regulates energy consumption by data centers; requires annual disclosure reporting; prohibits incentives in fossil fuel power purchase agreements with utilities; directs the public service commission to establish a data center surcharge and discount plan.