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S 8645 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

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

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.
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAuthorizes battery storage permits (clean energy infrastructure) and mandates carbon reduction plans for data centers, advancing renewable integration and emissions reduction.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires data centers to submit carbon reduction plans, directly advancing emissions reduction goals. Authorizes battery storage systems which can support renewable integration, aligning with climate protection objectives.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAuthorizes permits for battery storage supporting data centers (key tech infrastructure), facilitating operations without restrictions. Carbon requirement is environmental, not anti-technology.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 7, 2026 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Rachel May
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