NY State Senate Bill S5190

Archive: Last Bill Status Via A6571 - Signed by Governor

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	Assembly Actions - Lowercase Senate Actions - UPPERCASE
Nov 29, 2017	approval memo.20 signed chap.415
Nov 17, 2017	delivered to governor
Jun 19, 2017	delivered to assembly passed senate 3rd reading cal.1887 substituted for s5190
Jun 19, 2017	substituted by a6571 ordered to third reading cal.1887 committee discharged and committed to rules
May 24, 2017	reported and committed to finance
Mar 13, 2017	referred to energy and telecommunications

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Jun 19, 2017 - Rules committee Vote

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May 24, 2017 - Energy and Telecommunications committee Vote

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S5190 (ACTIVE) - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:: A6571
Law Section:: Public Service Law
Laws Affected:: Add §74, Pub Serv L; ren §§1020-ii - 1020-kk to be §§1020-jj - 1020-ll, add §1020-ii, amd §1020-s, Pub Auth L

S5190 (ACTIVE) - Summary

Establishes the energy storage deployment program to encourage the installation of qualified energy storage systems; relates to commercially available technology that is capable of absorbing energy, storing it for a period of time, and thereafter dispatching the energy.

S5190 (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo

 BILL NUMBER:  S5190

 TITLE OF BILL :  An act to amend the public service law and the
public authorities law, in relation to establishing the energy storage
deployment program

 PURPOSE :

To promote the installation of qualified energy storage systems
through the energy storage deployment program.

 SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS :

Section one amends the public service law by adding a new section 74,
"Energy storage deployment program", which: i) defines a qualified
energy storage system as technology that is capable of absorbing
energy, storing it for a period of time, and thereafter dispatching
the energy; ii) specifies that such storage systems can use
mechanical, chemical or thermal processes to store energy that was
generated from renewable resources or through mechanical processes;
iii) provides that such storage system can store thermal energy for
direct use for heating or cooling at a later time. Additionally, it
provides that the Public Service Commission (PSC) shall establish 2030
targets for the installation of such systems. In doing so, the
Commission will consult with the NYS Energy Research and Development
Authority and with the Long Island Power Authority. The latter two

entities will administer the Energy Storage Deployment Program
starting in 2018, providing: a) estimates for the annual program
expenditures until 2030, b) program designs related to the deferred or
avoided costs and the reduction of peaks, c) performance reports and
anything else the PSC deems appropriate.

Section two provides that sections 1020-ii, 1020-jj and 1020-kk of the
public authorities law are renumbered sections 1020-jj, 1020-kk and
1020-11, and a new section 1020-ii is added. The latter states that
the Authority shall encourage the installation of qualified storage
systems in its service territory, by implementing an energy storage
deployment program as defined in the new section 74 of the public
service law.

Section three amends subdivision 1 of section 1020-s of the public
authorities law to add that section 74 of public service law applies
to qualified energy storage systems within the authority's
jurisdiction.

Section four provides the effective date.

 JUSTIFICATION :

In an effort to combat climate change, renewable energy sources, such
as solar and wind, are being used more extensively than in the past.
This development is leading to a change in the energy supply and
demand patterns.

The fact that solar and wind are intermittent has presented
significant challenges. For example, solar produces power primarily
during the day. Conversely, wind is stronger at night, leading to a
higher production of energy at night than in the day.

Energy storage systems can efficiently solve the issues related to the
timing mismatch between energy supply and demand. In fact, by
absorbing and storing energy resources, storage systems are able to
reduce demand for peak hours, boosting the resilience and reliability
of the electric grid. This way, renewable energy can be available
continuously, resulting in a reduced need for baseload generation.

This legislation defines qualified energy storage systems, and
provides a regulatory framework for the PSC to start the energy
storage deployment program. This will encourage the installation of
such systems throughout New York State, leading to a more efficient
and sustainable use of renewable energy sources.

 LEGISLATIVE HISTORY :

New Bill.

 FISCAL IMPLICATIONS :

None.

 EFFECTIVE DATE :
This act shall take effect immediately.

S5190 (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf


                    S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
________________________________________________________________________

                                  5190

                       2017-2018 Regular Sessions

                            I N  S E N A T E

                             March 13, 2017
                               ___________

Introduced by Sens. GRIFFO, FUNKE -- read twice and ordered printed, and
  when printed to be committed to the Committee on Energy and Telecommu-
  nications

AN  ACT  to amend the public service law and the public authorities law,
  in relation to establishing the energy storage deployment program

  THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND  ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

  Section  1.  The public service law is amended by adding a new section
74 to read as follows:
  § 74. ENERGY STORAGE DEPLOYMENT  PROGRAM.  1.  (A)  AS  USED  IN  THIS
SECTION "QUALIFIED ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM" SHALL MEAN COMMERCIALLY AVAIL-
ABLE  TECHNOLOGY  THAT  IS CAPABLE OF ABSORBING ENERGY, STORING IT FOR A
PERIOD OF TIME, AND THEREAFTER DISPATCHING THE ENERGY. A QUALIFIED ENER-
GY STORAGE SYSTEM SHALL BE COST-EFFECTIVE AND EITHER  ASSIST  THE  INTE-
GRATION  OF  VARIABLE  ENERGY  RESOURCES, REDUCE EMISSIONS OF GREENHOUSE
GASES, REDUCE DEMAND FOR PEAK ELECTRICAL GENERATION, DEFER OR SUBSTITUTE
FOR AN INVESTMENT IN GENERATION, TRANSMISSION, OR  DISTRIBUTION  ASSETS,
OR  IMPROVE  THE  RELIABLE  OPERATION  OF THE ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION OR
DISTRIBUTION GRID.
  (B) A QUALIFIED ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM SHALL DO  ONE  OR  MORE  OF  THE
FOLLOWING:  (I)  USE MECHANICAL, CHEMICAL, OR THERMAL PROCESSES TO STORE
ENERGY THAT WAS GENERATED AT ONE TIME FOR USE  AT  A  LATER  TIME;  (II)
STORE  THERMAL  ENERGY  FOR DIRECT USE FOR HEATING OR COOLING AT A LATER
TIME IN A MANNER THAT AVOIDS THE NEED TO USE ELECTRICITY AT  THAT  LATER
TIME;  (III)  USE  MECHANICAL,  CHEMICAL,  OR THERMAL PROCESSES TO STORE
ENERGY GENERATED FROM RENEWABLE RESOURCES FOR USE AT A  LATER  TIME;  OR
(IV)  USE  MECHANICAL,  CHEMICAL,  OR  THERMAL PROCESSES TO STORE ENERGY
GENERATED FROM MECHANICAL PROCESSES THAT WOULD OTHERWISE BE  WASTED  FOR
DELIVERY AT A LATER TIME.
  2.  WITHIN  NINETY  DAYS  OF  THE  EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SECTION, THE
COMMISSION SHALL COMMENCE A PROCEEDING TO ESTABLISH THE  ENERGY  STORAGE

 EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                      [ ] is old law to be omitted.

                                                           LBD10350-01-7

S. 5190                             2

DEPLOYMENT  PROGRAM  TO  ENCOURAGE  THE INSTALLATION OF QUALIFIED ENERGY
STORAGE SYSTEMS. NO LATER THAN JANUARY FIRST, TWO THOUSAND EIGHTEEN, THE
COMMISSION SHALL MAKE A DETERMINATION  ESTABLISHING  A  TARGET  FOR  THE
INSTALLATION  OF QUALIFIED ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS TO BE ACHIEVED THROUGH
TWO THOUSAND THIRTY AND PROGRAMS THAT WILL ENABLE THE STATE TO MEET SUCH
TARGET. THE COMMISSION SHALL CONSULT WITH  THE  NEW  YORK  STATE  ENERGY
RESEARCH  AND  DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND THE LONG ISLAND POWER AUTHORITY
IN THE  PREPARATION  OF  SUCH  DETERMINATION.  THE  DETERMINATION  SHALL
INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
  (A) THE CREATION OF THE ENERGY STORAGE DEPLOYMENT PROGRAM TO BE ADMIN-
ISTERED  BY THE NEW YORK STATE ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AND THE LONG ISLAND POWER AUTHORITY;
  (B) ESTIMATED ANNUAL EXPENDITURES ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROGRAM FOR EACH
YEAR COMMENCING WITH CALENDAR YEAR TWO THOUSAND EIGHTEEN AND  CONTINUING
THROUGH CALENDAR YEAR TWO THOUSAND THIRTY;
  (C) PROGRAM DESIGNS THAT TAKE THE FOLLOWING INTO CONSIDERATION:
  (1)  AVOIDED  OR DEFERRED COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRANSMISSION, DISTRIB-
UTION, AND/OR CAPACITY;
  (2) MINIMIZATION OF PEAK LOAD IN CONSTRAINED AREAS; AND
  (3) SYSTEMS THAT ARE CONNECTED TO CUSTOMER FACILITIES AND SYSTEMS THAT
ARE DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES;
  (D) ANNUAL REPORTS  ON  THE  ACHIEVEMENTS  AND  EFFECTIVENESS  OF  THE
PROGRAM  TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE GOVERNOR, THE TEMPORARY PRESIDENT OF THE
SENATE, AND THE SPEAKER OF THE ASSEMBLY; AND
  (E) SUCH OTHER ISSUES DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY THE COMMISSION.
  § 2. Sections 1020-ii, 1020-jj and 1020-kk of the  public  authorities
law,  as  renumbered  by chapter 388 of the laws of 2011, are renumbered
sections 1020-jj, 1020-kk and 1020-ll and a new section 1020-ii is added
to read as follows:
  § 1020-II. ENERGY STORAGE  DEPLOYMENT  PROGRAM.  THE  AUTHORITY  SHALL
ENCOURAGE  THE  INSTALLATION  OF QUALIFIED ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS IN ITS
SERVICE TERRITORY THROUGH IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ENERGY  STORAGE  DEPLOY-
MENT  PROGRAM  AS  SET  FORTH AND DEFINED IN SECTION SEVENTY-FOUR OF THE
PUBLIC SERVICE LAW.
  § 3. Subdivision 1 of section 1020-s of the public authorities law, as
amended by section 9 of part A of chapter 173 of the laws  of  2013,  is
amended to read as follows:
  1.  The  rates,  services  and  practices  relating to the electricity
generated by facilities owned or operated by the authority shall not  be
subject to the provisions of the public service law or to regulation by,
or  the  jurisdiction  of,  the public service commission, except to the
extent (a) article seven of the public service law applies to the siting
and operation of a major utility transmission facility as defined there-
in, (b) article ten of such law applies to the siting  of  a  generating
facility as defined therein, (c) section eighteen-a of such law provides
for  assessment  for certain costs, property or operations, [and] (d) to
the extent that the department  of  public  service  reviews  and  makes
recommendations with respect to the operations and provision of services
of,  and  rates  and  budgets  established by, the authority pursuant to
section three-b of such law, AND (E) THAT SECTION  SEVENTY-FOUR  OF  THE
PUBLIC  SERVICE  LAW  APPLIES TO QUALIFIED ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS WITHIN
THE AUTHORITY'S JURISDICTION.
  § 4. This act shall take effect immediately.

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Jun 19, 2017 - floor Vote

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Jun 19, 2017 - Rules committee Vote

Rules Committee Vote: Jun 19, 2017

May 24, 2017 - Energy and Telecommunications committee Vote

Energy and Telecommunications Committee Vote: May 24, 2017

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S5190 (ACTIVE) - Details

S5190 (ACTIVE) - Summary

S5190 (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo

S5190 (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf

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Jun 19, 2017 - floor Vote

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Jun 19, 2017 - Rules committee Vote

Rules Committee Vote: Jun 19, 2017

May 24, 2017 - Energy and Telecommunications committee Vote

Energy and Telecommunications Committee Vote: May 24, 2017

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S5190 (ACTIVE) - Details

S5190 (ACTIVE) - Summary

S5190 (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo

S5190 (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf

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