Directs the public service commission to modify the objectives of the Clean Energy Fund for reductions of air pollution, and relating to the value of distributed energy resources

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Latrice Walker

Directs NY PSC to realign the Clean Energy Fund to prioritize air-pollution reductions and to value distributed energy resources in program design and funding.

REFERRED TO ENERGY

Bill Summary: A 7751

Bill Information
- Bill Number: A 7751
- Title: Directs the public service commission to modify the objectives of the Clean Energy Fund for reductions of air pollution, and relating to the value of distributed energy resources
- Status: REFERRED TO ENERGY
- Introduced: April 8, 2025
- Classification: bill
- Sponsor: Latrice Walker (primary)
- Related Bills: A 7406 (prior-session), A 1981 (prior-session)

Overview
A 7751 would require the New York Public Service Commission (PSC) to adjust the objectives of the Clean Energy Fund (CEF) with an explicit emphasis on reducing air pollution and addressing how distributed energy resources (DERs) are valued. The bill directs the PSC to realign the fund’s goals to prioritize air quality improvements and to consider the economic and environmental value of DERs in program design and funding decisions.

Purpose and Intent
- Realign CEF objectives toward tangible reductions in air pollution.
- Incorporate the value of distributed energy resources into the PSC’s evaluation, funding, and program design decisions.
- Potentially shift emphasis from other prior CEF objectives to air-pollution-related outcomes and DER valuation.

Key Provisions (based on the bill title and summary language)
- Directs the PSC to modify the objectives of the Clean Energy Fund.
- Adds or emphasizes reductions in air pollution as a central objective of the CEF.
- Addresses the value (economic, environmental, or operational) of distributed energy resources in relation to CEF programs.
- Likely requires the PSC to establish, revise, or adopt metrics, targets, or guidance to reflect these revised objectives (though final text would specify exact mechanisms).

Who Would Be Affected
- New York Public Service Commission: tasked with redefining CEF objectives and potentially altering program design and evaluation metrics.
- Clean Energy Fund programs and initiatives: subject to revised priorities and performance measures.
- Distributed energy resources (DERs) industry and developers: affected by changes in DER valuation and related program support.
- Ratepayers and the broader energy market: potential changes in funding allocations and program outcomes tied to air-pollution reductions and DER valuation.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects
- Introduced and referred to the Energy Committee on April 8, 2025.
- Referred to Energy twice in the legislative actions listed, indicating placement in the Energy committee for consideration.
- No further actions (e.g., floor votes, amendments) are indicated in the current summary; future steps depend on committee review and legislative scheduling.

Related Legislation
- A 7406 and A 1981 from prior sessions may reflect prior interest or related approaches to the Clean Energy Fund and DER valuation.

Notes
- The summary reflects the bill’s stated purpose and the likely implications of directing the PSC to modify CEF objectives. The exact scope, definitions, metrics, and funding implications will be detailed in the full bill text and any amendments during committee proceedings.