S8188

The New York State Senate passed legislation directing the state's Energy Research and Development Authority to study the feasibility and efficiency of microgrids. Senate Print 8188, sponsored by Sen. Parker, was approved on a roll call vote of 60-0. The bill, which takes effect immediately, would require the authority to examine whether microgrids—localized electrical grids that can operate independently or in conjunction with the main power grid—could be efficiently deployed across the state. The measure faced no opposition and proceeded directly to a vote without floor debate.