Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateJun 1, 2026Result: passed
(41) (19) (0) (3)
Senate bill · S2708 (2025-26)
Relates to advanced transmission technologies
Latest action Jun 5, 2026
New York State Senate
Same as A8934, the matching bill in the Assembly.
Summary
Directs electric corporations and combination electric and gas corporations to file a cost-effectiveness and timetable analysis as part of any base rate proceeding with the public service commission; directs NYSERDA to conduct a study on the effectiveness of advanced transmission technologies.
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Amends the Public Service Law.
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Purpose, from the sponsor's memo
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.
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Where it stands
Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.
- 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, Ways and Means · New York State Assembly.
Cosponsors
Albert A. Stirpe, Alicia Hyndman and 15 more on Agora
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The sponsor's argument
Why Rachel May says this is needed
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.
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Recorded votes
Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateApr 20, 2026Result: passed
(41) (18) (0) (4)Vote: Committee vote · Energy And Telecommunications
Senate Energy And TelecommunicationsMar 4, 2026Result: passed
(9) (0) (0) (0)Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateMar 4, 2025Result: passed
(56) (5) (0) (2)Vote: Committee vote · Energy And Telecommunications
Senate Energy And TelecommunicationsFeb 25, 2025Result: passed
(9) (0) (0) (0)
Full history
- Jun 5, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
NY Assembly
- Jun 1, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
- Jun 1, 2026
Passed a chamber
REPASSED SENATE
NY Senate
- Jun 1, 2026
Returned to Assembly
RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
- May 28, 2026
Amended
AMENDED ON THIRD READING (T) 2708B
NY Senate
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- May 28, 2026
Recalled From Assembly
RECALLED FROM ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
- May 28, 2026
Returned to Senate
RETURNED TO SENATE
NY Assembly
- May 19, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
- May 14, 2026
Amend (t) and Recommit to Energy
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO ENERGY
NY Assembly
- Apr 20, 2026
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
- Apr 20, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
- Apr 20, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ENERGY
NY Assembly
- Mar 16, 2026
Amended
AMENDED ON THIRD READING (T) 2708A
NY Senate
- Mar 13, 2026
Amend (t) and Recommit to Energy
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO ENERGY
NY Assembly
- Mar 9, 2026
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
- Mar 5, 2026
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
- Mar 4, 2026
1ST Report CAL.454
1ST REPORT CAL.454
NY Senate
- Jan 7, 2026
Died in Assembly
DIED IN ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ENERGY
NY Assembly
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
NY Senate
- Jul 16, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ENERGY
NY Assembly
- Mar 5, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ENERGY
NY Assembly
- Mar 4, 2025
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
- Mar 4, 2025
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
- Mar 3, 2025
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
- Feb 26, 2025
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
- Feb 25, 2025
1ST Report CAL.407
1ST REPORT CAL.407
NY Senate
- Jan 22, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
NY Senate