S 8567

This bill directs the New York Public Service Commission to conduct an evaluation of three alternative energy technologies—hydrogen, sewage thermal energy, and nuclear small modular reactors—to determine whether they should be classified as renewable energy sources under state law. The commission must complete this evaluation and submit a report with their findings to both the governor and legislature within one year of the bill's enactment. This evaluation could potentially expand New York's definition of renewable energy beyond traditional sources like solar and wind, which would have significant implications for the state's clean energy goals, renewable energy credit programs, and compliance with renewable portfolio standards.