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NY A 10049

in committee

Establishes a grid modernization surcharge

New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · lower

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Did NY A 10049 pass?

Not yet. NY A 10049 is in committee as of 2026-01-30 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-30): REFERRED TO ENERGY

What is NY A 10049 about?

Requires the public service commission establish a grid modernization surcharge imposed on utilities for the energy use of data centers and high-intensity data centers which meet a specified threshold of electricity or information-technology load; establishes the grid modernization fund to finance investments in system reliability, capacity expansion, and integration of clean energy resources.

Who sponsors NY A 10049?

Paula Kay is the primary sponsor of NY A 10049, joined by 6 cosponsors.

Description

Requires the public service commission establish a grid modernization surcharge imposed on utilities for the energy use of data centers and high-intensity data centers which meet a specified threshold of electricity or information-technology load; establishes the grid modernization fund to finance investments in system reliability, capacity expansion, and integration of clean energy resources.

Introduced
Latest action
2026-01-30 — REFERRED TO ENERGY
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bill
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Sponsors

  • Paula Kayprimary
  • MaryJane Shimskycosponsor
  • Michael Novakhovcosponsor
  • Anna Kellescosponsor
  • Jo Anne Simoncosponsor
  • Tommy Schiavonicosponsor
  • Emily Gallaghercosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

  1. 2026-01-30

    REFERRED TO ENERGY

    referral-committee

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