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A 1981

Relates to payments of grants to farm operations by NYSERDA

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Angelino and 7 co-sponsors

Allows NYSERDA to pay grants to New York farm operations for energy improvements, boosting efficiency, lowering costs, and increasing farm resilience.

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Bill Summary · A 1981

Summary: Assembly Bill A 1981 — Relates to payments of grants to farm operations by NYSERDA

What the bill is

-Bill Number: A 1981
-Title: Relates to payments of grants to farm operations by NYSERDA (New York State Energy Research and Development Authority)
-Status: Referred to Energy (as of introduction)
-Introduced: January 14, 2025
-Classification: Bill

Purpose and intent

  • The bill, by its title, would relate to payments of grants to farm operations by NYSERDA. The available materials do not include the full text, so the specific aims, scope, and statutory language are not disclosed here.
  • In general, a bill of this nature would be expected to authorize, authorize appropriations, or set criteria for NYSERDA to issue grants to farm operations to support energy-related improvements or projects. The exact objectives (e.g., energy efficiency upgrades, renewable energy installations, resilience measures, or other farm energy initiatives) are not specified in the provided information.

Key provisions (current available information)

  • No substantive bill text is provided. The summary below reflects typical elements such a bill would address, but these are not confirmed in the given materials:
    • Eligibility criteria for farm operations seeking grants
    • Eligible types of projects or technologies (e.g., energy efficiency, solar, biomass, anaerobic digestion, reliability improvements)
    • Grant amount limits, match requirements, and payment terms
    • Program administration by NYSERDA (and any required collaboration with farming or agricultural agencies)
    • Reporting, accountability, performance metrics, and audit provisions
    • Funding sources and any related appropriations, caps, or sunset provisions
    • Application procedures and timelines

Note: The actual provisions could differ significantly. The available record only confirms the bill’s topic and referral to the Energy Committee.

Affected parties and potential impact

  • Affected: Farm operations in New York State that would qualify for NYSERDA grant payments; NYSERDA as program administrator; potentially other state agencies involved in agriculture or energy policy.
  • Potential impacts (conceptual, given the bill’s stated focus):
    • Increased access to funding for energy improvements on farms.
    • Enhanced energy efficiency, reduced operating costs, and possible deployment of on-farm renewable energy systems.
    • Strengthened resilience and reliability of energy supply for farming operations.
    • Additional reporting and oversight requirements for grant recipients.

Procedural and timeline considerations

  • Introduced and first referred to the Energy Committee on January 14, 2025.
  • The record lists the same referral twice, but there is no further action recorded in the provided materials.
  • Related bills from prior sessions (A 2404, A 8977, A 5000, A 5418, A 4091, A 4792) suggest ongoing interest in farm energy grants or NYSERDA-administered funding, but those texts are not included here.

Sponsors

  • Primary: Brian Maher
  • Cosponsors: John Lemondes, Eric Brown, Joe DeStefano, Karl Brabenec, David McDonough, Joe Angelino, Stephen Hawley

Related legislation (prior-session bills)

  • A 2404 (prior-session)
  • A 8977 (prior-session)
  • A 5000 (prior-session)
  • A 5418 (prior-session)
  • A 4091 (prior-session)
  • A 4792 (prior-session)

Next steps / What to monitor

  • Read the full bill text when available to confirm:
    • Specific grant program design (eligibility, eligible projects, funding levels, matching requirements)
    • Funding authority and any appropriations
    • Performance metrics, reporting, and evaluation
    • Any interplay with other NYSERDA programs or state energy initiatives
    • Deadlines, sunset provisions, and renewal processes
  • Watch for committee actions in the Assembly’s Energy Committee and any amendments that clarify scope and impact.

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

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