Requires the New York state energy research and development authority conduct a study on Brooklyn College constructing a micro-grid

◆ The sponsor's argument

Why Kevin S. Parker says this is needed

The creation of a Micro-Grid system for purpose of study of a SUNY/CUNY college campus to study on the effectiveness of this system on the college campus structure, the feasibility of a financial build out for other campus based on size and population with the intent to benefit other SUNY and CUNY academic campus' & dwellings in the future and the ability to aid in lowering utility cost and energy related cost of oper- ations, while reducing the carbon footprint of this campus. Also aiding electrical provider during peak times of meeting the requirements to improve and implement energy distribution and storage for the surround- ing community area. *Energy Value (LBMP) *Capacity Value (ICAP) *Utility Value (E) *Demand Reduction Value (DRV) With the need to continue to meet the state and federal clean energy goals, the micro-grid study would be used as a data point to create more energy efficient campus across the State, while also finding suitable renewable energy sources based on region of future college campus' allowing them to move away from higher emission admitting backup genera- tors & primary fossil fuel sources that have been required for usage during outages, or high supply times. The micro-grid study will also allow for the energy source to be a more efficient option while also giving each area the opportunity to find the most functional and finan- cially feasible renewable energy source best to use and prioritize to sustain campus.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.