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S 8546 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Establishes a grid modernization surcharge

Summary
Requires the public service commission establish a grid modernization surcharge imposed on utilities for the energy use of data centers and high-intensity data centers which meet a specified threshold of electricity or information-technology load; establishes the grid modernization fund to finance investments in system reliability, capacity expansion, and integration of clean energy resources.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a new surcharge tax on utilities to fund grid modernization projects, directly generating revenue for infrastructure investments under fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates grid modernization fund to finance clean energy integration, system reliability, and capacity expansion through utility surcharge on high-energy data centers.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds grid modernization for clean energy integration, directly advancing environmental goals through clean energy promotion and system upgrades.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Oct 24, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
upper
Oct 24, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO RULES
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Rachel May
Rachel May
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
48
Co
Photo of Pat Fahy
Pat Fahy
DDemocratic
NY
46