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NY S06327

NY S06327
Establishes new targets for offshore wind electricity generation; includes the requirements that there is at least 9,900 megawatts of offshore wind electricity generation by 2035, 15,800 megawatts of offshore wind electricity generation by 2040, at least 18,000 megawatts of offshore wind electricity generation by 2045 and at least 20,000 megawatts of offshore wind electricity generation by 2050.


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Introduced
04/14/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the executive law and the environmental conservation law, in relation to establishing new targets for offshore wind electricity generation

AI Summary

This bill amends the Executive Law and the Environmental Conservation Law to establish new targets for offshore wind electricity generation in New York. It requires at least 9,900 megawatts of offshore wind electricity generation by 2035, 15,800 megawatts by 2040, 18,000 megawatts by 2045, and 20,000 megawatts by 2050. These targets are part of the state's broader goal to achieve 70% of statewide electric generation from renewable energy sources by 2030 and a zero-emission statewide electrical demand system by 2040, as set forth in the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (30)

Last Action

REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS (on 01/03/2024)

Bill Topics

Energy
  • ‐ Alternative and Renewable Energy
Environment
  • ‐ Air Pollution, Global Warming, and Noise Pollution

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