New York A08141 mandates notice to elected officials when a battery energy storage system is proposed in their district.

New York A08141 amends the energy law, public service law, and public authorities law to require governmental entities to notify elected state officials within ten business days of any filings related to proposed battery energy storage systems in their districts. The bill defines a battery energy storage system as a device capable of storing energy to supply electrical energy at a future time, excluding stand-alone twelve-volt car batteries or electric motor vehicles. The notice must be sent via priority mail or email and include all contents of the original filing, except for trade secrets.

New York A08141 mandates notice to elected officials when a battery energy storage system is proposed in their district.

New York A08141 amends the energy law, public service law, and public authorities law to require governmental entities to notify elected state officials within ten business days of any filings related to proposed battery energy storage systems in their districts. The bill defines a battery energy storage system as a device capable of storing energy to supply electrical energy at a future time, excluding stand-alone twelve-volt car batteries or electric motor vehicles. The notice must be sent via priority mail or email and include all contents of the original filing, except for trade secrets.