Bill > S02722

This bill amends the Public Authorities Law to require the Power Authority of the State of New York to make low-cost hydropower available to hospitals and municipal housing authorities located specifically in Niagara County. The bill modifies an existing provision that allocates hydroelectric power from the Niagara and Saint Lawrence-FDR projects to businesses within certain geographic areas. Currently, the law allows for the allocation of 250 megawatts of "expansion power" and 445 megawatts of "replacement power" to businesses within 30 miles of the Niagara project, along with 490 megawatts of firm and interruptible power from the Saint Lawrence-FDR project to businesses in certain counties. The new provision explicitly adds that low-cost hydropower must now be made available to hospitals and municipal housing authorities in Niagara County, expanding the existing power allocation framework to include these specific types of institutions. The bill aims to provide these entities with more affordable electricity, potentially helping to reduce operational costs for hospitals and municipal housing in the Niagara County area.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S2722