Enacts the "public renewables transparency act"; relates to the New York power authority's conferral process; requires the conferral report be posted on the authority's website; provides that the authority shall provide an option for stakeholders to submit comments remotely as well, and incorporate feedback from such sessions and written comments into the final draft of the strategic plan; makes related provisions.
Impact
Upon enactment, this bill would amend existing public authorities and energy laws to enhance accessibility to information regarding the state’s renewable energy initiatives. It emphasizes the need for public input by ensuring that the strategic plan's drafts are shared for comment over a minimum sixty-day period and calls for regional public hearings that consider community input and accessibility, which is critical for effective governance in energy transitions. These provisions reinforce the narrative that stakeholder engagement in energy planning is not only beneficial but necessary.
Summary
Bill A07686, known as the 'Public Renewables Transparency Act,' aims to increase transparency and public accountability in the operations of the New York Power Authority (NYPA). The bill mandates that the NYPA deliver and publish public reports on the development and implementation of its renewable energy generation strategic plan during at least three board meetings each year. Additionally, the bill requires that the NYPA maintain a public dashboard on its website that tracks progress in implementing renewable energy strategies.
Contention
While the bill has been generally well-received with regard to its transparency goals, there are concerns among certain stakeholders regarding the feasibility of public participation processes mandated by the law. Some argue that the requirement for public dashboards and extensive comment periods could create additional bureaucratic hurdles that may slow down decision-making processes within the NYPA. Furthermore, the effectiveness of regional hearings could be questioned if they are not well-attended or if feedback is not adequately considered in final decisions.
Same As
Enacts the "public renewables transparency act"; relates to the New York power authority's conferral process; requires the conferral report be posted on the authority's website; provides that the authority shall provide an option for stakeholders to submit comments remotely as well, and incorporate feedback from such sessions and written comments into the final draft of the strategic plan; makes related provisions.
Enacts the "public renewables transparency act"; relates to the New York power authority's conferral process; requires the conferral report be posted on the authority's website; provides that the authority shall provide an option for stakeholders to submit comments remotely as well, and incorporate feedback from such sessions and written comments into the final draft of the strategic plan; makes related provisions.
Enacts the "public renewables transparency act"; relates to the New York power authority's conferral process; requires the conferral report be posted on the authority's website; provides that the authority shall provide an option for stakeholders to submit comments remotely as well, and incorporate feedback from such sessions and written comments into the final draft of the strategic plan; makes related provisions.
Relates to reviews by the authorities budget office; grants the authorities budget office the authority to commence an action or special proceeding to annul the corporate existence or dissolve a corporation that has acted beyond its capacity or power; makes related provisions.
Relates to reviews by the authorities budget office; grants the authorities budget office the authority to commence an action or special proceeding to annul the corporate existence or dissolve a corporation that has acted beyond its capacity or power; makes related provisions.
Provides that the next appointed trustee of the power authority of New York state shall be from Niagara county and provides for a permanent trustee from such county on such authority.
Provides that the next appointed trustee of the power authority of New York state shall be from Niagara county and provides for a permanent trustee from such county on such authority.
Requires the department of environmental conservation to post draft strategies and methodology developed no later than July 1, 2024; requires at least one public hearing and posting of the final goal strategies and methodology on such department's website.
Requires the department of environmental conservation to post draft strategies and methodology developed no later than July 1, 2024; requires at least one public hearing and posting of the final goal strategies and methodology on such department's website.
Provides that in the city of New York, a part of the court shall be devoted to actions and proceedings where: every party to the proceeding is a natural person; or the petitioner alleges in its petition that it is a "small landlord"; makes related provisions.
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.