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New York

S7197B / A6955C

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What does New York S7197B / A6955C do? Proposes 750-foot setbacks from residential property for battery storage systems of 3 MW or more, or 300 feet in cities of one million or more. Also proposes a public hearing before permitting and state model local laws.

Facts

Kind
Bill
Status
In committee
Stage
Pending
Signed or decided
February 11, 2026
Topics
Fire protection and siting, Permitting
Products
Commercial and utility energy storage systems
Source
New York State Senate (opens in a new tab)
Citation
S7197B / A6955C, 2025-2026 session

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