Directs the New York state energy research and development authority to establish a pilot program to install a microgrid in Glenwood Houses

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Lester Chang and 1 co-sponsor

NYSERDA-led microgrid pilot at Glenwood Houses to test resilience and potential cost benefits, but the enacting clause was struck, so the measure did not become law.

ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN

Overview

A 3884 would direct the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to establish a pilot program to install a microgrid at Glenwood Houses. The bill's enacting clause was struck, meaning it did not become law in its current form. It was introduced on January 30, 2025, and underwent the following actions: referred to the Energy Committee, with the enacting clause subsequently stricken on March 3, 2025. Sponsors are Assemblymember Jaime R. Williams (primary) and Assemblymember Lester Chang (cosponsor). A companion bill exists in the Senate (S 2480).

Purpose and Scope

Purpose: To study and advance energy resilience for a specific public housing community by piloting a microgrid installation at Glenwood Houses.

Scope as stated: Directs NYSERDA to establish a pilot program to install a microgrid at Glenwood Houses, with implementation coordinated under state energy research and development efforts.

Key Provisions (as Centered on the Bill’s Title)

Direct NYSERDA to design and implement a pilot program for installing a microgrid at Glenwood Houses.

The bill establishes the objective of demonstrating the feasibility, reliability, and potential benefits of a microgrid in this community.

Specific governance, funding, performance metrics, timelines, and reporting requirements are not detailed in the provided summary; these would be defined in the bill’s text or in subsequent amendments if enacted.

Affected Parties and Impacts

Primary Stakeholders: NYSERDA; residents and operations of Glenwood Houses (a New York public housing community).

Potential Impacts: If implemented, the microgrid pilot could affect energy reliability, outage resilience, and potential electricity cost management for residents and the housing community. Broad economic or grid-system impacts would depend on program design, funding sources, and partner agreements (e.g., with housing authorities, utility providers, and technology vendors).

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Introduced: January 30, 2025.

Committee: Referred to Energy (January 30, 2025).

Status: Enacting clause stricken (March 3, 2025) — the bill did not become law in its current form.

Additional Notes: The duplicate entry for the same enacting-clause action indicates no additional committee progression beyond the strike of the enacting clause. A Senate companion bill exists (S 2480), which may reflect parallel consideration.

Potential Next Steps

For lawmakers: Reintroduction or revision could resurrect the microgrid pilot concept, potentially with more explicit funding, governance, stakeholder roles, and performance criteria.

For stakeholders: Monitor companion bills (S 2480) and any future amendments to address funding, procurement, community engagement, safety, and grid interconnection requirements.

Note: Because the enacting clause was struck, the bill did not become law. The core idea—establishing a NYSERDA-led microgrid pilot at Glenwood Houses—could reappear in future legislation.

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