Bill > A00465

This bill requires the chair of the public service commission to establish rules and procedures for a resilient electric vehicle (EV) charging system pilot program designed to provide power during extended electrical outages. The program will create an EV microgrid—a group of energy resources with carbon-free power generation and energy storage—that can operate independently during a power outage lasting 24 hours or longer. The pilot program will have a total capacity of 50 megawatts and will include a commercial retail rate with a monthly cash-out option. The bill defines specific technical requirements for the resilient carbon-free power generation, including using synchronous generators with black start capability, operating without fossil fuels, and having a capacity of 1.5 megawatts or less. Additionally, the bill requires the New York Power Authority and the Long Island Power Authority to develop complementary rules and procedures for implementing the program, focusing on establishing a value stack adder for uninterrupted power generation and creating a timely interconnection process for the EV microgrids. The goal is to enhance electric vehicle charging infrastructure's reliability during emergencies and provide a more resilient energy solution.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A465