BILL NUMBER: S8618A
SPONSOR: PARKER
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the public service law, in relation to expanding elec-
tric transmission lines throughout the state of New York
 
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:
Requires the Office of Renewable Energy Siting establish a mapping,
installation, and efficiency plan for the purpose of building new energy
transmission lines.
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section 1. The public authorities' law is amended by adding a new
section 1005-e.
Section 2. 1005-e. Energy transmission line expansion plan. The authori-
ty shall establish a mapping, installation, and efficiency plan.
 
JUSTIFICATION:
The purpose of this bill is to improve energy efficiency, by expanding.
the build out of transmission lines throughout the state.
This bill has the authority to establish a mapping, installation and
efficiency plan that improves the build out effort by creating a more
efficient and effective way to add new lines.
Data collection will allow for studies to be conducted as needed going.
forward to maximize the effectiveness of energy developments and to
keep. up with the increasing need during clean energy transitions for
all communities.
 
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
New Bill
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS:
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately.