Bill > S05506

This bill modifies existing New York state laws related to energy infrastructure, specifically expanding the definition of "other covered projects" and "major renewable energy facilities" to include qualified energy storage systems with a nameplate capacity of 25,000 kilowatts or more that are interconnected to the state's electricity grid. The bill amends several sections of the public service law and labor law to incorporate these large-scale energy storage systems into existing regulatory frameworks, which will subject them to similar permitting and oversight processes as other renewable energy projects. The bill introduces new provisions that allow energy storage projects to be reviewed under the Office of Renewable Energy Siting (ORES), establishes a fee structure for these projects (with a minimum fee of $25,000 and a maximum of $100,000), and creates a pathway for projects that were previously exempt from certain permitting requirements to voluntarily become subject to ORES review. Additionally, the bill includes an exception for energy storage systems constructed in cities with a population of one million or more, likely referring to New York City. The legislation will take effect 90 days after becoming law, with provisions for immediate preparation of necessary regulatory rules.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5506