Bill > A06147

This bill expands New York's net metering law by adding non-residential micro-combined heat and power (micro-CHP) generating equipment systems to the list of technologies eligible for net metering. Net metering allows customers who generate their own electricity to receive credit for excess power they send back to the electric grid. The bill specifically defines non-residential micro-CHP systems as integrated heating and electrical power generation systems with a rated capacity of up to 25 kilowatts electric, operating at a minimum fuel efficiency of 80 percent and producing at least 2,000 kilowatt hours of useful electricity annually. The legislation modifies several sections of New York's public service and public authorities laws to include these non-residential micro-CHP systems, ensuring they can be interconnected with electric corporation systems and receive the same net metering benefits as other renewable energy technologies like solar and micro-hydroelectric systems. The bill aims to encourage the adoption of more efficient, on-site energy generation technologies by providing financial incentives and standardized interconnection processes for non-residential customers installing micro-CHP equipment.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6147