2025-2026 Regular SessionNew York Legislature

A06955

Legislative Summary

Directs the department of public service to promulgate rules, regulations and model policies regarding setback requirements for the siting of battery energy storage systems and for financial surety requirements; requires minimum setback requirements for commercial energy storage systems, with a capacity of five megawatts or greater, of no less than one thousand feet from residential property; requires public hearings prior to the approval of an application for a permit for such systems.

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Bill History

3/18/2025
referred to energy
Assembly
4/1/2025
amend (t) and recommit to energy
Assembly
4/1/2025
print number 6955a
Assembly