Installing utility-scale energy storage systems on city buildings and conducting a feasibility study on the installation of such systems throughout the city.

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing utility-scale energy storage systems on city buildings and conducting a feasibility study on the installation of such systems throughout the city

This introduction will require the department of citywide administrative services, no later than April 30, 2021, to conduct a study regarding the feasibility of installation and use of each available type of utility scale energy storage systems in each city building and submit to the Mayor and the Speaker a copy of each study. Thereafter the department or any other authorized agency shall install utility style energy storage systems on all city buildings where the installation is cost effective as determined by the study.Then, no later than December 15, 2021, the department shall report to the Mayor and the Speaker on the type of utility scale energy storage systems studied, the buildings where installation may be appropriate, the number of buildings where installation has been commenced and the number of buildings where installation has been completed