BILL NUMBER: S2708B
SPONSOR: MAY
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the public service law, in relation to advanced trans-
mission technologies; and to direct the New York state energy research
and development authority to conduct a study on the effectiveness of
such technologies
 
PURPOSE: To require the cost-benefit analysis of advanced trans-
mission technologies by distribution companies, and, where cost-effec-
tive, the deployment of said technologies to ensure reliability and
affordability.
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
The bill adds a new section 66-x to the public service law titles
"advanced transmission technologies and includes relevant definitions of
the components of those technologies.
The bill requires distribution companies to conduct cost-effectiveness
analyses during rate case proceedings.
The bill requires distribution companies to develop implementation plans
to deploy ATTs where it is cost-effective.
The bill instructs NYSERDA to conduct a study on the effectiveness of
ATTs within one year of enactment.
The bill creates a reporting requirement for distribution companies
regarding the deployment of ATTs.
*Amendments to this B print are technical.
 
JUSTIFICATION:
As energy demands grow, New Yorkers are facing looming energy shortfalls
and simultaneously soaring energy bills. The New York Independent System
Operator (NYISO) warns that the state could face "significant reliabil-
ity shortfalls" starting as early as 2026, driven by factors including
transmission limitations.
Building new transmission lines is a lengthy and costly process that
will not address the near-term issue facing the state. Advanced trans-
mission technologies (ATTs) are cost-effective technologies that provide
timely solutions to maximize our transmission system, reducing the
amount of transmission upgrades needed. By maximizing our current grid,
we avoid costs that would otherwise be passed on to the ratepayer and
still ensure reliability.
For additional accountability, this bill instructs NYSERDA to evaluate
the benefits of advanced transmission technologies and distribution
companies are required to biannual reports on the deployment of ATTs.
 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
2026: S2708-A (MAY) PASSED SENATE / A8934A (Shrestha) ref to energy
2025: 52708 (MAY) PASSED SENATE A8934 (Shrestha) ref to energy
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
None to the state
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Immediately

Statutes affected:
S2708: 1005 public authorities law