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Why it matters: Senators’ remarks underscored a divide in the committee over how to pursue state climate goals while managing utility bills and infrastructure impacts. Committee action advanced proposals on geothermal studies and facilities, expanded transmission siting, microgrids and EV charging — but senators repeatedly pressed for further fiscal analysis and clarity about siting and oversight.

Highlights of the discussion
- Public input and siting authority: Senator May voiced concern that proposed transmission expansions lacked explicit public input provisions. Committee staff responded that, per the Rapid Act referenced in the executive budget, the Office of Renewable Energy Siting (ORES) now has transmission siting authority under the Public Service Commission framework. The staff statement explained that the statute and existing siting processes already include opportunities for comment; members requested further clarity on how public outreach would be handled in practice.

- Geothermal and microgrids: Bills directing NYSERDA to study geothermal feasibility and to recommend microgrid frameworks were advanced. Sponsors argued these measures will help assess local options; staff noted those items will receive finance-level review for fiscal and implementation details.

- EV fast-charging deployment and funding: The committee considered a bill that would require at least one Level 3 fast charging station per 5,000 residents by Dec. 31, 2037. Committee staff told senators that the bill, as amended previously, requires distribution across counties and highlights high-traffic locations such as highway exits and transit hubs. Staff said funding referenced a previously dedicated $250,000,000 (2018) and estimated per-station installation costs between $2,000 and $10,000. Members asked who would be responsible for maintenance; staff said that detail was not specified in the bill text on the record and they would follow up.

- Utility billing complaints and CLCPA costs: Several senators described large numbers of billing complaints received from constituents and pressed utilities and state agencies for explanations. An unidentified senator said their office had received several hundred billing complaints and criticized certain cost increases they attributed to implementation of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). Other members urged that specific cost claims be verified and recommended further analysis — including itemized CLCPA-related charges on customers’ bills — before concluding the cause of the increases.

- Alternatives and resource mix: During a lengthy exchange, one senator urged exploring carbon capture and retooling existing power plants, and argued against relying primarily on wind, solar and battery storage; other senators and staff pushed back, saying battery storage, microgrids and distributed renewables remain important tools and that safety and siting concerns should be addressed rather than halting broader deployment. Committee participants repeatedly called for more detailed cost estimates and evidence-based feasibility work.

What was not decided: The committee did not resolve the outstanding questions about (1) who pays for installation versus ongoing maintenance of fast-charging stations, (2) the precise fiscal impact of the CLCPA on ratepayers, and (3) the specifics of public outreach and siting for new transmission lines. Committee staff and members said additional analysis would be provided in follow-up and in finance committee review.

Quotes tied to transcript speakers
\"I agree with the purpose of this bill because we definitely need more transmission lines and more electric capacity, but I don't see anything about public input in this process,\" said Senator May during consideration of transmission siting language.

Committee staff explained: \"Under the Rapid Act ... this ORES now has transmission and siting authority and is underneath the Public Service Commission,\" and advised that the statutory changes affect how certain siting reviews will be handled.

What’s next: Committee members advanced the bills to finance or to third reading as appropriate and asked staff for follow-up fiscal detail and clarification on siting, public outreach, and maintenance responsibilities. Several senators flagged that further committee hearings, agency analyses or finance review will be required before the measures reach final floor consideration.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Senate Standing Committee on Energy and Telecommunications - 04/28/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Senators in the New York State Senate Energy and Telecommunications Committee debated the costs and implementation of the state's clean-energy transition while advancing multiple energy bills for further review.","taxTitle","2025 Legislature NY, New York","taxId",77685,"location","New York","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":42,"_43":44,"_45":46,"_47":48,"_49":50,"_51":79,"_53":80,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":81,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":82,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6578828,"Senate Energy & Telecommunications committee moves multiple energy bills to next stages; several sent to finance or third reading","/articles/6578828/New-York/Senate-Energy-Telecommunications-committee-moves-multiple-energy-bills-to-next-stages-several-sent-to-finance-or-third-reading","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6578828-67a493fcbc1e77731c796dabd8f3b8c6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167031&Signature=IZR7PEbB0KMniVpRhVhM4M214j3cBxInQhvxRPEreNKNqwdbkkgT8liVUKIwJaIBGLep~vOK2Mg45fULhSFHr1vKJYGVFEc~NQDNoaWZBA9XjWTNldbrF7xhs~1RoPGLgbeAjWlNPMWgojNVswAsquIGyQEdAFAPB~aUgEb-PabjTUdMk3O3HLVvuHjqnRwuA48xZELWPFbEMCShKGYPDZ5aJyH0QbHYjzKI1goj~D~iRfxBLekIMjgucgHCbMWBmd7fv88M1o5ZcAGz6OzVH0rUQhAhLLTVVbiMTOCbUPs9dLhoRRQMXSqhy6UwL2CI~BXwQTREO0Gpk7J167FmHg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the New York State Senate Energy and Telecommunications Committee meeting chaired by Senator Kevin Parker, members voted to advance a series of energy-related bills to subsequent steps in the legislative process.

The committee advanced bills affecting geothermal studies and facilities, electric transmission siting, microgrids, consumer billing information, electric-vehicle fast charging deployment, and others. Several bills were moved to the finance committee; several were advanced to third reading; one bill was held by its sponsor.

Votes and actions at a glance:
- Bill 1105 (sponsor: Senator Matera). \"An act directing New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to conduct a feasibility study on geothermal energy.\" Motion to move reported and the bill was moved to finance. (No roll-call tally recorded in transcript.)
- Bill 1551 (sponsor: Senator Parker). \"An act to amend the public service law in relation to prohibiting the release of consumption data.\" The motion carried with the transcript recording three \"no\" votes; the bill moved to third reading.
- Bill 2457-A (sponsor: Senator Ramos). \"An act to amend the public authorities law in relation to establishing the mechanical installation energy savings program.\" Moved to finance (transcript indicated committee movement; no detailed roll-call recorded).
- Bill 2485 (sponsor: Senator Parker). \"An act to amend the public service law in relation to expanding electric transmission lines throughout the state of New York.\" Members discussed public input and siting authority; the bill moved to finance (the transcript recorded four \"without recommendation\" entries).
- Bill 2486-A (sponsor: Senator Parker). \"An act to amend the energy law in relation to the creation of geothermal energy generation facilities in New York state.\" The motion carried with one recorded \"no\" vote; the bill moved to finance.
- Bill 2638-A (sponsor: Senator May). \"An act to amend the public authorities law in relation to proceeds from the auction or sale of carbon dioxide emission allowances.\" Moved to finance.
- Bill 4065-C (sponsor: Senator Parker). \"An act to amend the energy law and the tax law in relation to establishing a sustainable aviation fuel tax credit in New York state.\" Moved to the budget and revenue committee.
- Bill 4205 (sponsor: Senator Comery). \"An act to amend the public service law and the public authorities law in relation to developing microgrids in preparation for extreme weather events and other risks to public security.\" Moved to finance; one \"without recommendation\" was recorded.
- Bill 4336 (sponsor: Senator Conry). \"An act [to make] electric billing information for residential rental premises available upon request.\" Moved to second/third reading with one recorded \"no\" vote.
- Bill 424902 (sponsor: Senator Harcombe). \"An act to amend the general business law in relation to requiring cell towers to be equipped with backup power sources in case of a power outage.\" Moved to third reading (transcript recorded multiple \"without recommendation\" notations).
- Bill 5510 (sponsor: Senator Parker). \"An act to require the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to develop recommendations regarding the establishment of microgrids.\" Moved to third reading.
- Bill 5553-A (sponsor: Senator Conry). \"An act to amend the public service law in relation to enacting the Rate Hike Notice Act.\" Moved to third reading.
- Bill 5825 (sponsor: transcript: \"center support\"). \"An act to amend the public utilities law in relation to requiring the power authority of the state of New York to build at least one electric level 3 fast charging station for every 5,000 New York State residents by Dec. 31, 2037.\" The bill was advanced to third reading; the transcript recorded multiple no votes and \"without recommendation\" notations and a short question-and-answer exchange about distribution and funding.
- Bill 6277 (sponsor: transcript: \"Sarcello Spanton\") was held by the sponsor and not advanced.
- Bill 6846 (sponsor: Senator Conry). \"An act to amend the public service law in relation to clarifying how certain nonbilling information regarding delivery of water is disclosed to residents of cooperatives, condominiums, and multifamily dwellings.\" Moved to third reading (transcript recorded two \"without recommendation\" notations).
- Bill 7165-A (sponsor: Senator Henshey). \"An act to amend the public service law in relation to authorizing consideration of non-economic loss suffered by consumers when determining penalties.\" The motion carried and the bill was moved to third reading (transcript recorded two recorded \"no\" votes and one \"without recommendation\").

Notes on procedures and tallies: The committee routinely recorded \"without recommendation\" (AWR) notations alongside votes; transcripts frequently did not include full roll-call lists of yes/no votes. Where the transcript recorded specific numbers of opposing or AWR votes, those counts are noted above. Several items were moved to the finance committee for further review; a small number were advanced to third reading or to the budget & revenue committee.

The committee adjourned after moving the day's agenda items; one bill was explicitly held by its sponsor.","At a meeting of the New York State Senate Energy and Telecommunications Committee, members moved a package of energy-related bills to committee finance, third reading or other next steps. Several bills recorded no or limited roll-call opposition; one bill was held by the sponsor.","actionData","errors"]

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Committee debate highlights split over clean-energy strategy, costs and utility billing as chairs advance bills

Senate Energy & Telecommunications committee moves multiple energy bills to next stages; several sent to finance or third reading