BILL NUMBER: S8190

SPONSOR: PARKER
 
TITLE OF BILL:

An act directing the New York state energy research and development
authority to study feasibility and efficiency of independently
constructed micro-grids for homes and neighborhoods

 
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:

An act directing the New York state energy research and development
authority to study feasibility and efficiency of independently
constructed micro-grids for homes and neighborhoods.

 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:

Section 1: Section 1. Definitions. For the purposes of this act "City"
shall mean any city with a population greater than sixty 3 thousand.
"Neighborhood" shall have the same meaning as "neighborhood unit" as
defined in section 2 of the private housing finance law.

              

Section 2: The New York state energy research and development authority
is authorized and directed to study the feasibility, efficiency, and
energy saving costs for cities if individuals homes or neighborhoods
were to create their own independent micro-grids.  Such study shall
include, but not be limited to

 
JUSTIFICATION:

The study of the creation of a Micro-Grid system for independent neigh-
borhoods and homes will be to study on the effectiveness of this system
on wide ranging sized neighborhoods varying in structure size, popu-
lation, and consumption. The feasibility of such financial, the time and
efficiency of build out, the best possible renewable energy source based
on region and availability of such. Whereas the intent of research is to
show benefit for community &/ independent large dwellings with the abil-
ity to aid in lowering utility cost and energy related emissions, while
reducing the carbon footprint of independent communities. With such
study aiding in providing data to independent community's electrical
provider of usage lessening during peak times or during low availability
times. In compliance to/with meeting the requirements to improve and
implement quality energy distribution and storage for the independent
micro grid community and its surrounding energy supplied area.

*Energy Value (LBMP)

*Capacity Value (ICAP)

*Utility Value (E)

*Demand Reduction Value (DRV)

With the need to continue to meet the state and federal clean energy
goals, the micro-grid study for independent communities would continue
to assist in meeting the long-term goal while also creating another
avenue to use renewable energy for all residential consumers.  This
study would also allow consumers to have the opportunity to receive the
financial benefit of lowering their utility bill and bringing savings
back to them the consumer. This study whereas would be used as a primary
data point going forward to model for future independent neighborhoods &
municipalities that will see the study and can then make an informed
decision if creating a micro-grid for their neighborhood, hamlet,
village, or city is best practice to save their residents money and aid
in meeting state set energy goals.  While also allowing said independent
city to move away from higher emission admitting primary fossil fuel
sources.  The micro-grid study will also allow NYSERDA to find the best
energy source for a more efficient option while basing it on any given
region's best opportunity to find the most functional and financially
feasible renewable energy source.

 
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:

New Bill

 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS:

 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately.