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A 2204

Requires the commissioner of education to create a competition among SUNY and CUNY schools with prizes going to the schools that produce the most cost-efficient method of reducing CO2 emissions

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Angelino and 1 co-sponsor

The bill creates a statewide competition among SUNY and CUNY campuses to award prizes for the most cost-efficient CO2 reduction methods.

REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
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Bill Summary · A 2204

Summary of Bill A 2204

Overview

Bill A 2204 would require the New York State Commissioner of Education to create a competition among SUNY and CUNY campuses. The competition would award prizes to the schools that develop the most cost-efficient method for reducing CO2 emissions. The bill was introduced on January 15, 2025 and referred to the Higher Education committee.

Purpose and Intent

  • Foster innovation in reducing greenhouse gas emissions within public higher education institutions.
  • Incentivize SUNY and CUNY campuses to identify and implement cost-effective CO2 reduction strategies.
  • Support practical, on-campus or system-wide approaches to improving energy efficiency and reducing emissions, potentially contributing to state climate and sustainability goals.

Key Provisions (High-Level)

  • The commissioner of education must establish a statewide competition among SUNY and CUNY campuses.
  • Prizes would be awarded to schools that produce the most cost-efficient CO2 reduction methods.
  • The bill would empower the commissioner to define criteria for “cost-efficient” reductions and to determine the prize structure (e.g., prize amounts, number of awards, submission process, evaluation methods).
  • The competition would involve an application/submission process, evaluation of proposals, and an awarding timeline as set forth in the bill.
  • Administrative and reporting requirements related to the program would be established by the bill (details to be specified in the bill’s text).

Affected Parties

  • Primary: SUNY and CUNY campuses and their administrations.
  • Secondary: The New York State Education Department (and its staff) responsible for administering the competition.
  • Stakeholders on campuses, including students, faculty, researchers, sustainability officers, and potential vendors/contractors involved in implementing winning proposals.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: January 15, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to the Higher Education committee (no further action listed in the provided information).
  • Legislative actions so far: Two identical “REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION” entries dated 2025-01-15.
  • Next steps (if progressed): The bill would move through committee deliberations, potential amendments, and, if approved, floor votes in both houses and, ultimately, a signature by the governor to become law.

Related Legislation

  • Related bills from prior sessions include A 10643, A 4134, A 4427, and A 3042, which may relate to prior or analogous climate, energy, or higher education initiatives.

Sponsor Information

  • Primary sponsor: Edward Ra
  • Prime/Co-sponsor: Joe Angelino

Notes

  • The bill’s text (not provided here) would specify important details such as the exact prize amounts, measurement criteria for “cost-efficient” CO2 reductions, eligible projects, funding sources for prizes, submission deadlines, and reporting requirements. These specifics will shape the program’s scope and impact if the bill advances.

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

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