Bill > S01549

This bill establishes a comprehensive program to promote private sector investment in zero emissions energy systems, with the goal of achieving a zero-emissions statewide electrical demand system by 2040. The bill defines "zero emissions energy systems" as electricity or thermal energy generation technologies that do not increase greenhouse gas emissions during operation. The Public Service Commission is required to create a competitive program within one year that will support at least one gigawatt of installed capacity of these systems, with implementation to begin within two years and systems required to commence commercial operation by 2030. The bill mandates that the Commission review the program every two years to assess progress toward the zero-emissions target. Additionally, the bill includes provisions allowing the Commission to temporarily modify program obligations if they could impede safe electric service, impair existing agreements, or significantly increase customer service disconnections. The bill also requires that owners of zero emissions energy systems comply with existing labor and public entity agreement requirements, ensuring that the program not only advances clean energy goals but also maintains labor standards.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1549