Senate bill · S10248 (2025-26)
Establishes a long-duration energy storage procurement target in New York state
New York State Senate
Same as A11402, the matching bill in the Assembly.
Summary
Establishes a long-duration energy storage procurement target in New York state of three thousand megawatts by December thirty-first, two thousand thirty.
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Amends the Public Service Law.
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Purpose, from the sponsor's memo
Section 1 amends Article 4 of the public service law by adding a new section 66-I to: * Set forth legislative findings regarding the role of long-duration energy storage in achieving least-cost clean energy, maintaining grid reliability, improving resilience, and supporting economic development. * Define "long-duration energy storage" (LDES) as any energy storage system capable of storing and discharging electricity for ten or more hours at nameplate capacity and further define "inter-day LDES" (10-24 hours) and "multi-day LDES" (24 or more hours). * Establish a statewide procurement target requiring NYSERDA to contract for at least 3,000 megawatts (MW) of incremental LDES capacity by Decem- ber 31, 2030, including at least 1,500 MW of inter-day LDES and at least 1,500 MW of multi-day LDES. * Require the PSC, in consultation with NYSERDA, to publish an LDES roadmap by July 1, 2027, describing the plan and timeline to achieve the procurement target, including competitive solicitations, incentive programs, or other procurement mechanisms, and coordination with rele- vant agencies to facilitate timely permitting and interconnection. * Require the PSC to adopt one or more procurement programs to achieve the procurement target and ensure such programs commence no later than July 1, 2028. * Provide that the procurement target does not limit additional LDES deployment beyond the required 3,000 MW. Section 2 states the effective date.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Energy · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Energy And Telecommunications · New York State Senate.
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The sponsor's argument
Why Pete Harckham says this is needed
Current law does not establish a statewide procurement target specific to long-duration energy storage (ten or more hours) or require a dedi- cated PSC roadmap and procurement program timeline tailored to inter-day and multi-day LDES deployment. New York's transition to a zero-emission electric grid will require resources that can balance variable renewable generation over extended periods, particularly during multi-hour and multi-day weather events when solar and wind output may be limited. Long-duration energy storage technologies can provide sustained capacity and essential reliability services, reduce reliance on peaking resources, and help manage system- wide costs for ratepayers. Establishing a clear statewide procurement target and implementation roadmap will provide market certainty, encour- age private investment, and enable the State to deploy a diverse portfo- lio of storage technologies needed to meet reliability and affordability objectives as New York advances toward its clean energy goals.
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Full history
- May 15, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ENERGY
NY Assembly
- May 8, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
NY Senate