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S 7923 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Authorizes and directs the energy research and development authority, the public service commission and NYPA to conduct a study to determine the possibility of closing certain peaker plants

Summary
Authorizes and directs the energy research and development authority, the public service commission and NYPA to conduct a study to determine the possibility of closing certain peaker plants.
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyStudy on closing fossil fuel peaker plants aligns with reducing fossil fuel dependence and promoting cleaner energy infrastructure.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill directs study to close polluting peaker plants, reducing emissions and advancing environmental protection goals.85% confidence
Bill status died 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2025
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced May 14, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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What changed between versions

S7923 → S7923A · 5 edits
MODERATE
The bill was amended to expand its scope from studying just one Brooklyn peaker plant to studying three plants across Brooklyn, Brentwood, and Astoria. The amendment also added the New York Power Authority as a lead agency alongside the State Energy Research and Development Authority and Public Service Commission, and introduced new definitions and requirements for energy storage systems and grid reliability.
Scope change
The bill now covers three peaker plants (Kent in Brooklyn, Brentwood, and Vernon in Astoria) instead of just one, and adds the New York Power Authority as a primary lead agency for the study.
SCOPE

Expanded the study to include three peaker plants in Brooklyn, Brentwood, and Astoria instead of just the Brooklyn plant.

REQUIREMENT

Added the New York Power Authority as a lead agency responsible for conducting the study alongside the State Energy Research and Development Authority and Public Service Commission.

Added new study requirements to assess black start capabilities and legal barriers to repowering peaker plant sites.

Changed the study focus to prioritize qualified energy storage systems and renewable energy systems when identifying replacement options.

DEFINITION

Added a new definition for 'qualified energy storage system' referencing section 74 of the public service law.

Floor votes · Senate Jun 12, 2025

How they voted

41–18
Passed · 4 other
Total votes 63
Jun 12, 2025
D Democratic41
38 Yea 3
92% Yea
R Republican22
3 Yea 18 Nay 1
81% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
11
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Amendments
1
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
upper
Jun 12, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ENERGY
lower
Jun 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jun 9, 2025
Upper · Passed
AMENDED ON THIRD READING (T) 7923A
upper
May 14, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Kristen Gonzalez
Kristen Gonzalez
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
59