Bill > S02708

This bill introduces provisions to advance grid enhancement technologies (GETs) in New York's electric transmission system. The bill defines several technical terms, including grid enhancing technologies, which are hardware or software solutions designed to improve electric transmission system performance, such as dynamic line rating, advanced power flow control, topology optimization, and advanced reconductoring. Electric corporations and combination electric and gas corporations will now be allowed to propose and potentially implement these technologies as part of their transmission system improvements. The bill requires the Department of Public Service to authorize cost-effectiveness analyses comparing traditional capital investments with GETs, and allows companies to propose financial incentive mechanisms for deploying these technologies. Importantly, each electric corporation must submit a comprehensive report to the federally designated bulk system operator and the commission every five years, detailing their deployment of grid enhancement technologies. The bill aims to provide more flexible, efficient, and potentially more cost-effective approaches to managing and upgrading the electric transmission infrastructure, with a focus on integrating new technologies that can improve grid performance and support distributed energy resource interconnection.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S2708