NY·Bill·2017 Regular Session
A 8188
Relates to the approval of contracts awarded to owners of nuclear powered generating facilities
Introduced 2017-06-01Last action 2018-01-03 — referred to ways and means
Sponsor
DINOWITZ
Cosponsors
PAULINENGLEBRIGHTGALEFTHIELE
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Died in Assembly committee
The 2017 Regular Session ended on 2018-12-31. This bill was introduced when the session adjourned and did not advance to enactment.
Legislative Progress
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Introduced
2
In Committee
3
Passed Chamber
4
Enacted / Signed
Summary
This bill amends New York's public authorities law to exempt contracts with nuclear power plant owners from certain approval and oversight requirements when those contracts are specifically for purchasing zero-emission attributes (clean energy credits) from nuclear facilities. By excluding these contracts from the review procedures outlined in paragraphs (d), (e), and (f) of section 2879-a subdivision 3, the bill streamlines the process for public authorities to enter into agreements that support nuclear plants' role in providing carbon-free electricity. This exemption appears designed to facilitate New York's clean energy goals by reducing administrative barriers for contracts that help maintain the economic viability of existing nuclear power plants as zero-emission energy sources.
Note
Historical import. Session: 2017-2018
Full Bill Text
http://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/bills/2017/A8188