New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A00465

Introduced
1/8/25  
Refer
1/8/25  
Refer
1/7/26  
Report Pass
4/28/26  

Caption

Requires the chair of the public service commission create rules, regulations, policies, and procedures for the creation of a resilient electric vehicle charging system pilot program to provide power through an extended outage.

Impact

The implementation of A00465 is expected to substantially influence state laws governing energy generation and electric vehicle infrastructure. By empowering the public service commission to develop a dedicated program focused on resilient energy solutions for EV charging, this legislation aligns with broader goals of increasing the sustainability of energy resources in New York. The bill is also aimed at ensuring that the electric vehicle charging network can withstand significant disruptions, thereby promoting the adoption of electric vehicles amongst consumers who prioritize reliability and resiliency in alternative fuel technologies.

Summary

Bill A00465 aims to establish a Resilient Electric Vehicle Charging System Pilot Program in New York, under the purview of the public service law. The legislation mandates the chair of the public service commission to create rules and procedures that facilitate the development of an electric vehicle (EV) charging microgrid. This microgrid is intended to provide uninterrupted charging capabilities during prolonged power outages, enhancing the reliability of electric vehicle infrastructure in the state. The bill outlines specific criteria for what constitutes a 'resilient carbon free power generation' system, which excludes fossil fuels and must possess self-sustaining capabilities during outages.

Contention

Notably, discussions around A00465 may reflect ongoing tensions between advancing renewable energy initiatives and the transition from traditional power sources. Stakeholders could express differing views on the feasibility and economic implications of implementing such a pilot program. Concerns may arise about the funding and technical capabilities required to develop such microgrids, particularly concerning existing financial resources and the ability to scale up effective solutions across the state. Moreover, the bill's expiration on April 1, 2030, indicates that it is a pilot program with a limited timeframe to evaluate its effectiveness and impact on the existing energy framework.

Companion Bills

NY S02476

Same As Requires the chair of the public service commission create rules, regulations, policies, and procedures for the creation of a resilient electric vehicle charging system pilot program to provide power through an extended outage.

Previously Filed As

NY S02476

Requires the chair of the public service commission create rules, regulations, policies, and procedures for the creation of a resilient electric vehicle charging system pilot program to provide power through an extended outage.

NY S04205

Establishes a program to develop microgrids that are capable of providing an uninterrupted supply of power to one or more community outage assets through an extended electric distribution outage.

NY S07260

Directs the department of public service to promulgate rules and regulations to establish fee transparency standards for electric vehicle charging stations.

NY A07633

Directs the department of public service to promulgate rules and regulations to establish fee transparency standards for electric vehicle charging stations.

NY A00491

Requires electric corporations build make-ready infrastructure to facilitate the charging of electric public serving fleet vehicles.

NY S00098

Requires electric corporations build make-ready infrastructure to facilitate the charging of electric public serving fleet vehicles.

NY S07283

Allows new buildings where new parking is provided to have an optional, charger-agnostic, power-based allocation method alternative to certain electric vehicle charging infrastructure requirements; requires the department of state division of building standards and codes to promulgate rules and regulations relating to such alternative.

NY A08543

Allows new buildings where new parking is provided to have an optional, charger-agnostic, power-based allocation method alternative to certain electric vehicle charging infrastructure requirements; requires the department of state division of building standards and codes to promulgate rules and regulations relating to such alternative.

NY S02694

Requires certain state owned and operated parking facilities to install and maintain charging stations for plug-in electric vehicles.

NY A04642

Requires certain state owned and operated parking facilities to install and maintain charging stations for plug-in electric vehicles.

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