74 - Energy Storage Deployment Policy.

NY Pub Serv L § 74 (2019) (N/A)
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(a) avoided or deferred costs associated with transmission, distribution, and/or generation capacity;

(b) minimization of peak load in constrained areas;

(c) systems that are connected to customer facilities and systems that are directly connected to transmission and distribution facilities;

(d) cost-effectiveness;

(e) the integration of variable-output energy resources;

(f) reducing emissions of greenhouse gases;

(g) reducing demand for peak electrical generation;

(h) improving the reliable operation of the electrical transmission or distribution systems; and

(i) such other issues deemed appropriate by the commission. 3. To the extent that the energy storage deployment policy directs the procurement of qualified energy storage systems to encourage their deployment, such procurements shall be awarded through a competitive process. 4. Annual reports on the achievements and effectiveness of the policy shall be submitted to the governor, the temporary president of the senate, and the speaker of the assembly.