Requires the New York state energy research and development authority conduct a study on independent neighborhoods and homes in municipalities constructing…

◆ The sponsor's argument

Why Kevin S. Parker says this is needed

The study of the creation of a Micro -Grid system for ridependtDrt neighborhoods and homes will he to study on the effectiveness of this system on wide ranging sized neighborhoods varying in structure size, population, and consumption. The feasibility of such financial, the time and efficiency of build out, the best possible renewable energy source based on region and availability of such. Whereas the intent of research is to show benefit for community &/ independent large dwellings with the ability to aid in lowering utility cost and energy related emissions, while reducing the carbon footprint of independent communities. With such study aiding in providing data to independent community's elec- trical provider of usage lessening during peak: times or dosing He availability times. In compliance to/with meeting the requirements to improve and implement quality energy distribution and storage for the Independent micro grid community and its surrounding energy supplied 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 for independent communities would continue to assist in meeting the long-term goal while also creating another avenue to use renewable energy for all residential consumers. This study would also allow consumers to have the opportunity to receive the financial benefit of lowering their utility bill and bringLnq savings back to them the consumer. This study whereas would be used as a primary data point going forward to model for future independent neighborhoods & municipalities that will see the study and can then make anòinformed decision if creating a micro-grid for their neighborhood, hamlet, village, or city is best practice to save their residents money and aid in meeting state set energy goals. While also allowing said independent city to move away from higher emission admitting primary fossil fuel sources. The micro-grid study will also allow NYSERDA to find the best energy source for a more efficient option while basing itany given region's best opportunity to find the most functional and financially feasible renewable energy source.

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.