A 10703

This bill directs the New York Public Service Commission to conduct an evaluation of three energy sources—hydrogen, sewage thermal energy, and nuclear small modular reactors—to determine whether they should be classified as renewable energy sources. The commission is required to complete this evaluation within one year of the bill's enactment and submit their findings to both the governor and legislature. 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 energy mandates.