Bill > A00276

This bill amends existing New York state laws to increase the statewide energy storage capacity target from three to six gigawatts by the year 2030. The bill modifies multiple sections of the Public Service Law and Environmental Conservation Law to update references to energy storage goals, which are part of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) originally passed in 2019. The changes align with broader renewable energy objectives, including generating 70% of statewide electricity from renewable sources by 2030, achieving zero emissions in the electrical system by 2040, and supporting other clean energy initiatives like nine gigawatts of offshore wind generation by 2035 and six gigawatts of solar photovoltaic generation by 2025. By doubling the energy storage capacity target, the bill aims to enhance the state's ability to store renewable energy, improve grid reliability, and support the transition to a more sustainable and resilient energy infrastructure.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A276