Authorizes and directs the energy research and development authority, the public service commission and NYPA to conduct a study to determine the possibility of…

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Authorizes and directs the energy research and development authority, the public service commission and NYPA to conduct a study to determine the possibility of closing certain peaker plants

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Latest action Jan 7, 2026

Authorizes and directs the energy research and development authority, the public service commission and NYPA to conduct a study to determine the possibility of closing certain peaker plants.

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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

New York State Senate

Same as A9003, the matching bill in the Assembly.

Committee

Energy · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Energy And Telecommunications · New York State Senate.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

Authorizes and directs the public service commission and the energy research and development authority to conduct a study to determine the possibility of closing a Peaker plant in Brooklyn, NY

Filed with the bill. Read it on nysenate.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recorded votes

Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateJun 12, 2025Result: passed
(41) (18) (0) (4)
Vote: Committee vote · Energy And Telecommunications
Senate Energy And TelecommunicationsMay 29, 2025Result: passed
(6) (3) (0) (0)

Cosponsors

Diana Moreno

Democratic1

Diana Moreno

See the full list on nysenate.gov

The sponsor's argument

Why Kristen Gonzalez says this is needed

The climate leadership and community protection act and scoping plan requires all fossil fuel power plants throughout the state to be decom- missioned by 2050. The proposed study is crucial for enabling a fair and sustainable tran- sition from fossil fuel-based Peaker plants to a cleaner and more resil- ient energy infrastructure in northern Brooklyn. Peaker plants are high-emission facilities that operate infrequently but produce significant environmental and health burdens due to their reli- ance on coal, oil, diesel, or natural gas. These plants are often situ- ated in or near disadvantaged communities-areas that are already dispro- portionately affected by cumulative pollution and other environmental hazards. The ongoing operation of these plants undermines public health, perpetuates environmental injustice, and contributes to climate change. While closing these facilities poses challenges, it also presents oppor- tunities. It is essential to evaluate how such closures impact electric- ity prices, grid reliability, and service continuity-particularly during peak demand periods when Peaker plants are most frequently utilized. Especially during peak demand periods when Peaker plants are most often deployed.

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.

Full history

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
Aug 13, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ENERGY
NY Assembly
Jun 12, 2025
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate

Show full history (7 earlier events)

Jun 12, 2025
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
Jun 12, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ENERGY
NY Assembly
Jun 9, 2025
Amended
AMENDED ON THIRD READING (T) 7923A
NY Senate
Jun 5, 2025
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
Jun 4, 2025
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
May 29, 2025
1ST Report CAL.1516
1ST REPORT CAL.1516
NY Senate
May 14, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
NY Senate

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