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Memorandum in Strong Support - S.1527 (Parker) / A.313 (Paulin)
The coalition of organizations listed below strongly support S.1527/A.313. This bill would establish a sales tax exemption for commercial energy storage equipment from state sales and use taxes, and would provide local governments with the authority to exempt energy storage from local sales and use taxes. This bill would support energy affordability while improving air quality, particularly in Disadvantaged Communities. Energy storage is critical to achieving the reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity grid that New York needs. It can help...
Press Releases
Utility Monopolies are the Cause of Rising Electric Bills
We enthusiastically support Governor Kathy Hochul's focus on energy affordability, as outlined in her State of the State Address yesterday. However, when it comes to your energy bills, the numbers don’t lie…. Last year, we commissioned a study with FTI Consulting that clearly backs the many benefits of private sector competition and how utility monopolies are the cause of rising electric bills.Despite what NYSEG may tell you, they are a major factor in higher electricity costs. In fact, combining utility...
Legislative Memos
Memorandum of Strong Support - S.1549 (Parker)
IPPNY strongly supports S.1549 (Parker). This bill passed the Senate unanimously in 2021, and it would help meet the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act’s (CLCPA) requirement of having a zero-emitting statewide electrical demand system by 2040 (100 by 40 target), while preserving electric system reliability, creating high quality jobs, and maintaining consumer affordability. Additionally, it would further the implementation of the Climate Action Council’s adopted Scoping Plan. The CLCPA mandates a transition away from fossil fuels, thus creating a...
