Bill > S01227

This bill authorizes and directs the New York Department of Public Service to conduct a comprehensive study on the energy interconnection processes (the method of integrating new renewable energy sources into the electrical grid) to help meet the state's renewable energy goals outlined in the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. The study will examine potential regulatory barriers and explore areas for improvement, including analyzing current interconnection timelines, studying alternative connection agreements like "Connect and Manage", evaluating the necessity of network upgrade studies, investigating more efficient system upgrade processes, and examining improvements for energy storage system interconnections. The department is required to submit a detailed report to the governor, assembly speaker, and senate president within one year of the bill's effective date, which will assess their findings and provide recommendations for rapidly bringing new renewable energy onto the electrical grid. The bill defines key terms such as "energy interconnection process", "electrical grid", and "renewable energy" to provide clarity and context for the study's scope.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1227