New York A1392: Requires the New York state energy research and development authority to develop recommendations regarding the establishment of microgrids

What the bill says

An act to require the New York state energy research and development authority to develop recommendations regarding the establishment of microgrids.

From the introduced text, January 9, 2025:

AN ACT to require the New York state energy research and development authority to develop recommendations regarding the establishment of microgrids THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEMBLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The New York state energy research and development authority, in consultation with the department of public service and the division of homeland security and emergency services, shall prepare a report including recommendations regarding the establishment of microgrids for protection of critical facilities in the state of New York. For purposes of this act, the term "microgrid" shall mean a group of interconnected loads and distributed energy resources within clearly defined electrical boundaries that acts as a single controllable entity with respect to the grid and can connect and disconnect from the grid to enable it to operate in both grid-connected or island-mode. Specifically, the authority shall develop recommendations which include, but are not limited to, the following: (a) Whether microgrids should be established at hospitals, first responder headquarters, such as police and fire stations, emergency shelters, schools, water filtration plants, sewage treatment plants and other critical facilities in the state of New York; (b) The geographic areas in the state of New York where the establishment of microgrids should be a priority, based upon prior severe storm damage and the …

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Sponsors

• Catalina Cruz (D, 39) · primary sponsor
• Christopher Burdick (D, 93)
• Jo Simon (D, 52)
• Carrie Woerner (D, 113)
• Deborah Glick (D, 66)
• Jodi Giglio (R, 2)
• David McDonough (R, 14)
• Sarahana Shrestha (D, 103)
• Jonathan Jacobson (D, 104)
• Dana Levenberg (D, 95)

Latest actions

1. June 3, 2026: RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
2. June 3, 2026: PASSED SENATE
3. June 3, 2026: 3RD READING CAL.1616
4. June 3, 2026: SUBSTITUTED FOR S5510
5. March 23, 2026: REFERRED TO FINANCE
6. March 23, 2026: DELIVERED TO SENATE
7. March 23, 2026: PASSED ASSEMBLY
8. March 19, 2026: ADVANCED TO THIRD READING CAL.310
9. March 17, 2026: REPORTED
10. January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO ENERGY

Votes

• Senate Floor Vote (June 3, 2026): 59 yea, 2 nay, passed
• FLOOR Vote (June 3, 2026): 59 yea, 2 nay, passed
• Assembly Floor Vote - Final Passage (March 23, 2026): 142 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Assembly Energy Committee: Favorable (March 17, 2026): 16 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is A1392?

A1392 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): Requires the New York state energy research and development authority to develop recommendations regarding the establishment of microgrids.

What does A1392 do?

In its own words: An act to require the New York state energy research and development authority to develop recommendations regarding the establishment of microgrids.

What is the status of A1392?

Passed both chambers as of June 3, 2026. Latest action: RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY (June 3, 2026).

Who sponsored A1392?

Catalina Cruz (D, 39), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for A1392?

On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1392