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.
Directs the New York state energy resource and development authority, in collaboration with the New York state thruway authority, the department of transportation, and the New York power authority, to conduct a feasibility study on installing solar panels and other renewable energy systems along state highways and to submit a report relating thereto.
Relates to applications for the approval and construction of energy-related projects of the New York Power Authority by the public authorities control board.
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 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.