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NY A02596
NY A02596Establishes new targets for offshore wind electricity generation; includes the requirements that there is at least 15 gigawatts of offshore wind electricity generation by 2040, at least 18 gigawatts of offshore wind electricity generation by 2045 and at least 20 gigawatts of offshore wind electricity generation by 2050.
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Introduced
01/21/2025
01/21/2025
In Committee
01/21/2025
01/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the public service law and the environmental conservation law, in relation to establishing new targets for offshore wind electricity generation
AI Summary
This bill amends the Public Service Law and Environmental Conservation Law to update New York State's offshore wind electricity generation targets as part of its Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). The bill establishes progressively increasing offshore wind generation goals, specifically requiring at least 15 gigawatts of offshore wind electricity generation by 2040, at least 18 gigawatts by 2045, and at least 20 gigawatts by 2050. These new targets build upon existing renewable energy commitments, which include generating 70% of statewide electricity from renewable sources by 2030 and achieving zero emissions in the electrical demand system by 2040. The bill requires the state's Public Service Commission to create procurement programs to meet these offshore wind targets, updating previous mandates that called for 9 gigawatts of offshore wind capacity by 2035. By expanding offshore wind generation goals, the bill aims to support New York's broader climate change mitigation efforts and transition to clean, renewable energy sources.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (59)
Didi Barrett (D)*,
George Alvarez (D),
Khaleel Anderson (D),
Scott Bendett (R),
Michael Benedetto (D),
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn (D),
Alex Bores (D),
Harry Bronson (D),
Chris Burdick (D),
Robert Carroll (D),
Sarah Clark (D),
William Colton (D),
Bill Conrad (D),
Brian Cunningham (D),
Maritza Davila (D),
Manny De Los Santos (D),
Joe DeStefano (R),
Erik Dilan (D),
Chris Eachus (D),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Charles Fall (D),
Emily Gallagher (D),
Pamela Hunter (D),
Chantel Jackson (D),
Jonathan Jacobson (D),
Anna Kelles (D),
Charles Lavine (D),
Grace Lee (D),
Dana Levenberg (D),
Jen Lunsford (D),
Bill Magnarelli (D),
Zohran Mamdani (D),
John McDonald (D),
Demond Meeks (D),
Steve Otis (D),
Amy Paulin (D),
Stacey Pheffer Amato (D),
Steven Raga (D),
Jenifer Rajkumar (D),
Karines Reyes (D),
Linda Rosenthal (D),
Nily Rozic (D),
Angelo Santabarbara (D),
Nader Sayegh (D),
Rebecca Seawright (D),
Maryjane Shimsky (D),
Sarahana Shrestha (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Tony Simone (D),
Matt Slater (R),
Phara Souffrant Forrest (D),
Phil Steck (D),
Steve Stern (D),
Al Stirpe (D),
Al Taylor (D),
Latrice Walker (D),
Jaime Williams (D),
Carrie Woerner (D),
John Zaccaro (D),
Last Action
referred to energy (on 01/21/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A2596 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A02596&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A02596 |
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