NY State Senate Bill 2019-S6731

Archive: Last Bill Status - In Senate Committee Energy And Telecommunications Committee

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Jan 08, 2020	referred to energy and telecommunications
Sep 18, 2019	referred to rules

2019-S6731 (ACTIVE) - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:: A8774
Current Committee:: Senate Energy And Telecommunications
Law Section:: Energy

2019-S6731 (ACTIVE) - Summary

Establishes a task force to study and make recommendations on backup energy.

2019-S6731 (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo

                                
 
BILL NUMBER: S6731

SPONSOR: ADDABBO
 
TITLE OF BILL:  An act to establish a task force to study and make
recommendations on backup energy

 
PURPOSE:

To create a task force to study backup energy in the state of NY, in
cases where the energy provider is unable or unwilling to provide such
service.

 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:

Section 1. a) Establishes the task force to study back up energy.  b)
Such study shall include the current ability of the state to provide
back up energy and the feasibility of utilizing technologies such as
batteries for back up power, solar power, wind power and fuel cells and
any other information the task force deems relevant.

Section 2 sets out the composition of the task force and which leader

makes the appointments.

Section 3 stipulates the effective date.

 
JUSTIFICATION:

National Grid has proposed building a natural gas pipeline called the
Williams pipeline, which would utilize fracked gas in the New York City
area. However, New York banned the practice of hydrofracking in 2015 due
to its adverse environmental impacts.

Although the project is currently under review and has not advanced,
many environmental, civic and other community organizations, in addition
to local elected officials have taken positions against the pipeline due
to its cost, health and safety concerns, in addition to its limited
relevancy. In addition, the New York State Department of Environmental
Conservation denied the water quality certification for the pipeline to
the company twice, once in April of 2018 and again in May of 2019.

Recently, National Grid has initiated a moratorium on gas service to
both new and existing homes and businesses, in what many affected state
residents believe to be retaliation against those opposed to the pipe-
line. In addition, National Grid has embarked upon a public relations
campaign which claims that they will be unable to provide utility
service unless the pipeline is approved.

However, a pipeline already exists in this area which has provided
service to homes and businesses in the area for decades. In addition, if
the Williams pipeline is approved it would take several years to come
online and begin to supply service. Any utility company that has the
benefit of a monopoly in the area, must be held accountable for refusing
to provide essential service to the residents.

This legislation would create a task force of members knowledgeable
about energy delivery, and creating alternative safety net systems in
circumstances whereby the utility company that serves a particular area
is unable or unwilling to provide such service.

 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:

New Bill.

 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

Minimal to state.

 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Immediately.

2019-S6731 (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf

                            
 
                     S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
 ________________________________________________________________________
 
                                   6731
 
                        2019-2020 Regular Sessions
 
                             I N  S E N A T E
 
                            September 18, 2019
                                ___________
 
 Introduced  by  Sen. ADDABBO -- read twice and ordered printed, and when
   printed to be committed to the Committee on Rules
 
 AN ACT to establish a task force to study and  make  recommendations  on
   backup energy
 
   THE  PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
 BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

   Section 1. a. A task force is hereby established to study backup ener-
 gy in the state of New York. For purposes of this act,  "backup  energy"
 shall mean any provision of energy to residents of this state during the
 occurrence  when  an  energy  provider  or  utility company is unable or
 unwilling to provide such service.
   b. Such study shall include:
   (i) the current ability of the state to provide backup energy;
   (ii) the feasibility of utilizing technologies such as  battery-stored
 backup  power, solar power, wind power and fuel cells for backup energy;
 and
   (iii) any other information the task force deems relevant.
   c. No later than one year after the effective date of  this  act,  the
 task  force  shall report its findings of such study to the governor and
 the legislature, as described under subdivision b of this section.
   § 2. a. The task force shall be comprised of  twelve  members,  to  be
 appointed as follows:
   (i) four members appointed by the governor;
   (ii)  four members appointed by the temporary president of the senate;
 and
   (iii) four members appointed by the speaker of the assembly.
   b. One of the appointments by the governor shall serve as  chairperson
 of the task force.
   c.  The  members  of  the task force shall receive no compensation for
 their services, but shall be allowed their actual and necessary expenses
 incurred in the performance of their services.
 
  EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                       [ ] is old law to be omitted.

                                                            LBD13805-01-9

 S. 6731                             2

   d. All departments,  divisions,  bureaus,  commissions,  districts  or
 agencies  of  the  state or any political subdivisions thereof shall, at
 the request of the chairperson, provide the task force with such facili-
 ties, assistance and data as will enable the task force to carry out its
 powers and duties.
   § 3. This act shall take effect immediately.

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Senate Bill S6731

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Archive: Last Bill Status - In Senate Committee Energy And Telecommunications Committee

2019-S6731 (ACTIVE) - Details

2019-S6731 (ACTIVE) - Summary

2019-S6731 (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo

2019-S6731 (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf

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Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.

Archive: Last Bill Status - In Senate Committee Energy And Telecommunications Committee

2019-S6731 (ACTIVE) - Details

2019-S6731 (ACTIVE) - Summary

2019-S6731 (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo

2019-S6731 (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf

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