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Re:  This proceeding was initially launched for the NYPSC to consider the implementation of a Large-Scale Renewable Program. This proceeding now focuses on implementing a new Clean Energy Standard (CES).

NYSERDA filed its phase 6 implementation plan modification of backstop collection process In this plan, NYSERDA proposed a true-up process similar to the aforementioned ZEC deficit.

Previously, parties filed comments on the zero-emissions target order (2/14/24-2/22/24). AES filed follow-up comments on the additional questions listed in the notice. The Institute for Policy Integrity at NYU School of Law filed comments stating that the “structural features of the CLCPA demonstrate that the NYPSC’s section 66-p program is an integral part of the CLCPA’s “comprehensive regulatory program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.” The Joint Utilities filed comments in response to Staff’s supplemental request for stakeholder input. In the sections that follow, the Joint Utilities (1) reaffirm their commitments to achieving New York State’s clean energy objectives and the goals of the CLCPA; (2) emphasized the NYPSC’s authority under the CLCPA to determine whether sufficient clean energy resources exist to achieve the CLCPA’s targets; and (3) responded to DPS Staff’s supplemental questions. Constellation Energy filed comments that hydrogen including hydrogen fuel cells “can be a valuable contributor to the significant “dispatchable emissions-free resource” need that New York ISO and others have identified”. Multiple Intervenors recommended that the NYPSC interpret the statewide electrical demand system to include solely those electric generating facilities that are in front of the meter and located within New York State. In addition to physical and legal bars to adopting a broader interpretation, Multiple Intervenors noted that achieving a zero emissions statewide electrical demand system will be extremely challenging. Fuel Cell Energy commented in support of the NYPSC to engage in a lifecycle analysis based on the federal model and to develop an emissions intensity based standard for determining which resources will contribute to meeting the New York’s zero-emission target by 2040. NYSERDA recommended that next steps of the proceeding include an additional technical feasibility analysis and that any definitions should establish broad inclusive guardrails. NYSDEC filed comments that it has taken a variety of actions to implement the Climate Act and associated provisions of the ECL, including the adoption of Part 496 with certain greenhouse gas accounting methodologies. As required by law, the NYSDEC “will continue to adhere to these methodologies as part of NYCI program development and other future regulatory actions, annual greenhouse gas inventories, and administrative decision”.

NYSERDA Phase 6 Implementation Plan  (02/20/2024)
NYPSC Docket No. 15-E-0302  (05/29/2015)