S 1106

This bill directs the New York Public Service Commission to conduct an evaluation of three alternative energy sources—hydrogen, sewage thermal energy, and nuclear small modular reactors—to determine their potential classification as renewable energy sources. 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 legislation appears aimed at potentially expanding New York's definition of renewable energy beyond traditional sources like wind and solar, which could have significant implications for the state's clean energy goals and regulatory framework if these technologies are ultimately classified as renewable.