Bill > A04127

This bill authorizes the New York Department of Public Service to conduct a comprehensive study on the energy interconnection processes for integrating renewable energy into the electrical grid. The study will examine regulatory barriers to rapidly deploying renewable energy, focusing on meeting the state's climate goals outlined in the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. Specifically, the study will explore potential improvements to the interconnection process, including analyzing current timelines, investigating alternative connection agreements like "Connect and Manage", assessing the necessity of current network upgrade studies, identifying more efficient system upgrade methods, and examining improvements for energy storage systems. The department is required to submit a detailed report to the governor, assembly speaker, and senate president within one year of the bill's enactment, including findings and recommendations for more quickly bringing new renewable energy sources onto the electrical grid. The bill provides definitions for key terms such as "energy interconnection process", "electrical grid", and "renewable energy" to ensure clarity, and is designed to help New York more effectively and efficiently integrate renewable energy sources into its existing power infrastructure.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4127