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NY-S08645
2025-2026 session
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Authorizes ORES to issue siting permits for battery energy storage systems for use by data centers, and requires data centers to submit carbon reduction plans
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REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Jan 7, 2026
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Authorizes ORES to issue siting permits for battery energy storage systems for use by data centers, regardless of the expected storage or transmission capacity of such battery energy storage systems, and whether or not such battery energy storage systems will be co-located with renewable energy systems;…
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Authorizes ORES to issue siting permits for battery energy storage systems for use by data centers, regardless of the expected storage or transmission capacity of such battery energy storage systems, and whether or not such battery energy storage systems will be co-located with renewable energy systems; requires data centers to submit carbon reduction plans.
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Linked record: nysenate.gov
Sponsor / agency: Rachel May
Record last checked: Oct 13, 2026
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