Bill > A06846

This bill directs the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), in collaboration with the Department of Environmental Conservation, to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study on geothermal energy. Geothermal energy is a renewable energy source that harnesses heat from the earth's core to generate electricity or provide heating and cooling. The study will analyze the potential impacts and costs of implementing geothermal energy technologies in New York State. NYSERDA is required to complete the study and issue a detailed report within one year of the bill's effective date, which will be submitted to the governor, the senate's temporary president, and the assembly speaker. The findings of this report will help policymakers and stakeholders understand the viability, benefits, and potential challenges of integrating geothermal energy into New York's energy portfolio, potentially informing future energy policy and infrastructure decisions.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6846