New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S9500 — Establishes the New York State grid reliability and energy affordability transition (GREAT) act

Last action — In Assembly Committee

  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 March 18, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

The bill establishes a program to improve energy costs and grid reliability in New York State.

The GREAT act creates a virtual power plant program aimed at reducing energy costs and enhancing grid reliability. It provides incentives for participants to invest in distributed energy resources.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: This means potential lower energy costs for households and businesses as the program encourages investment in energy resources.

Summary

Establishes the New York State grid reliability and energy affordability transition (GREAT) act; establishes the virtual power plant program to help reduce energy costs and grid reliability risks; provides incentives to participants for supporting the grid by investing in distributed energy resources and reducing net energy costs.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

  2. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  3. PASSED SENATE

  4. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1490

  5. COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

  6. PRINT NUMBER 9500A

  7. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

  8. REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does S9500 do?
Establishes the New York State grid reliability and energy affordability transition (GREAT) act; establishes the virtual power plant program to help reduce energy costs and grid reliability risks; provides incentives to participants for supporting the grid by investing in distributed energy resources and reducing net energy costs.
Who sponsors S9500?
S9500 is sponsored by Michelle Hinchey.
What is the current status of S9500?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 18, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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