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S 6557

Prohibits the siting and construction of battery energy storage systems and related facilities, systems, infrastructure, and substations of any scale and possessing any storage capacity on Staten Island

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Andrew Lanza

Prohibits siting and construction of battery energy storage systems (BESS) and related facilities on Staten Island, regardless of size, affecting grid storage plans there.

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Bill Summary · S 6557

Summary of Bill S 6557

Overview

Bill S 6557 would prohibit the siting and construction of battery energy storage systems (BESS) and related facilities, systems, infrastructure, and substations of any scale and possessing any storage capacity on Staten Island. The measure is currently in committee status, having been introduced on March 17, 2025, and referred to the Senate committee on Cities (Cities 1). The primary sponsor is Senator Andrew J. Lanza. A related bill from a prior session is S 4390.

Key Provisions

  • Prohibition: The bill would ban the siting and construction of battery energy storage systems and any related facilities on Staten Island.
  • Scope of prohibition: The ban applies to battery storage facilities “of any scale and possessing any storage capacity” and includes associated infrastructure (systems, facilities, and substations) connected to or required for such storage.
  • Geographic location: The restriction is specifically limited to Staten Island, one of New York City’s five boroughs.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Developers and project developers who seek to site or build BESS projects on Staten Island.
  • Utilities and energy companies considering battery storage as part of the island’s grid modernization or reliability projects.
  • Property owners and commercial or industrial sites on Staten Island seeking energy storage facilities.
  • Local governments and communities on Staten Island, given the direct geographic impact and potential implications for local energy planning.

Legislative Status and Process

  • Introduced: March 17, 2025.
  • Current status: Referred to the Senate Committee on Cities (Cities 1) on March 17, 2025.
  • Sponsor: Senator Andrew J. Lanza (primary).
  • Related legislation: S 4390 from a prior session, indicating related topics or prior attempts to address storage siting.

Potential Implications and Considerations

  • Local energy policy: If enacted, Staten Island would be barred from hosting new battery storage projects, potentially affecting grid reliability strategies, renewable integration, and future energy planning for the island.
  • Economic and development impact: The prohibition could influence developers’ site selection, project economics, and timelines for any proposed storage initiatives on Staten Island.
  • Interjurisdictional context: The bill restricts only Staten Island, leaving storage siting decisions for the rest of New York State unaffected.

Next Steps

  • As the bill is currently referred to the Cities Committee, its progress will depend on committee consideration, potential amendments, and subsequent floor votes in the Senate. If advanced, it may proceed to further committees and, eventually, the full chamber for action.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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