Bill > A00313

This bill establishes a sales tax exemption for commercial energy storage systems equipment in New York State, specifically targeting non-residential premises. Under the new provision, sales tax will be exempted for the retail sale, installation, and use of equipment that stores electricity for later use in providing heating, cooling, hot water, or electricity. The bill also covers sales of electricity generated by such energy storage systems when certain conditions are met, such as the equipment being owned by a different entity than the electricity purchaser and installed on the purchaser's non-residential premises. Additionally, the bill amends local tax law to ensure that cities, counties, and school districts can choose whether to adopt this exemption, similar to existing exemptions for solar energy and fuel cell systems. By creating this tax incentive, the bill aims to encourage the adoption of energy storage technologies in commercial settings, which can help improve energy efficiency, grid stability, and support renewable energy integration.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A313