New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S8645 — Authorizes ORES to issue siting permits for battery energy storage systems for use by data centers, and requires data centers to submit carbon reduction plans

Last action — In Senate Committee

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 07, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Authorizes ORES to issue siting permits for battery energy storage systems for use by data centers, regardless of the expected storage or transmission capacity of such battery energy storage systems, and whether or not such battery energy storage systems will be co-located with renewable energy systems; requires data centers to submit carbon reduction plans.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S8645 do?
Authorizes ORES to issue siting permits for battery energy storage systems for use by data centers, regardless of the expected storage or transmission capacity of such battery energy storage systems, and whether or not such battery energy storage systems will be co-located with renewable energy systems; requires data centers to submit carbon reduction plans.
Who sponsors S8645?
S8645 is sponsored by Rachel May.
What is the current status of S8645?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 07, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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