Bill > A09030

This bill directs the New York State Energy Resource and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study on installing solar panels and other renewable energy systems along state highways, including the New York State Thruway. The study will be conducted in collaboration with the New York State Thruway Authority, the Department of Transportation, and the New York Power Authority, and will investigate the potential for generating clean, sustainable energy along existing highway infrastructure. The bill requires NYSERDA to submit a detailed report of its findings to the governor and legislature within one year of the act's effective date. The legislation is temporary, with the act set to automatically expire and be repealed two years after its enactment. This study represents an innovative approach to exploring alternative energy production by utilizing the vast linear spaces alongside state highways, potentially creating new opportunities for renewable energy generation without requiring additional land acquisition.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A9030