Bill > A10268

This bill amends the energy law to prohibit the construction or operation of "tier two battery energy storage systems" within one thousand feet of a "populated area" in cities with a population of one million or more. A "battery energy storage system" is defined as one or more devices that store energy to supply electricity later, excluding standard car batteries and electric vehicles. Tier two systems are distinguished from tier one systems by having a larger energy capacity (over six hundred kilowatt hours) or by using more than one type of battery technology within an enclosed space. A "populated area" is defined as any residentially zoned area, school, or hospital.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A10268