Bill > A04475

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 currently allocates hydroelectric power from the Niagara and Saint Lawrence-FDR projects to businesses within 30 miles of the Niagara project. By adding language about hospitals and municipal housing authorities in Niagara County, the bill ensures that these institutions can access affordable hydroelectric power, which could help reduce their energy costs. The power allocation is subject to existing federal energy regulatory commission licenses and will be implemented through negotiations by the power authority's trustees. The bill aims to provide economic relief and support to local healthcare and housing institutions in Niagara County by giving them access to low-cost hydropower, which could potentially lower their operational expenses.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4475