EDPAB

EDPAB

NY State Economic Development Power Allocation Board

The New York State Economic Development Power Allocation Board helps facilitate allocations of lower-cost electricity to ensure that businesses in New York State retain or create jobs. These allocations can also serve as a powerful incentive for firms at risk of closing or leaving the state.

The four-member board consists of two appointees of the Governor, one appointee of the Majority Leader of the Senate and one appointee of the Speaker of the Assembly. The board was established by the 1987 law creating the Economic Development Power program. EDPAB reviews applications and makes recommendations to the NYPA Board of Trustees for allocations that meet the criteria of programs administered by the Authority, primarily ReCharge NY. Under ReCharge NY, companies are awarded power contracts based on capital investment commitments, job retention and creation, consistency with regional economic development council priorities and other factors. Businesses participating in the program must also demonstrate a commitment to maximizing energy efficiency.

Along with input from the state’s Regional Economic Development Councils, EDPAB reviews applications and makes allocation recommendations to NYPA's Board of Trustees. NYPA's Trustees review EDPAB's recommendations prior to making final allocation decisions.


Read the legislation.
  • Appointment & Qualifications

The four-member board consists of two appointees of the Governor, one appointee of the Majority Leader of the Senate and one appointee of the Speaker of the Assembly. The chair is designated by the governor from amongst the members. There are no qualifications specified in the legislation.

  • Current Membership

Cecily Morris, Chair (Governor appointment)

Dennis Trainor (Governor appointment)

Andrew Silver (Senate Majority Leader appointment)

Vacancy (Assembly Speaker appointment)

  • Compensation

Members of the board, except those who are employees or officers of the state, its authorities or agencies shall not receive a salary or other compensation, but shall be allowed the necessary and actual expenses incurred in the performance of duties under this article.

  • Expenses

The Board is not charged for administrative expenses. Expenses are borne by the New York Power Authority.

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ReCharge NY is one of the signature economic development initiatives in New York State. Through the ReCharge NY program, qualifying businesses and nonprofits statewide can potentially lower their energy costs by using specially allocated NYPA power which is set aside by the state government and the NYPA board for economic support. Companies receiving allocated power have made commitments such as remaining in the state, keeping or growing employment, expanding operations, and/or making significant local investments in their businesses. Working with state and local entities, including Regional Economic Development Councils, Empire State Development Corp. and the New York State Economic Development Power Allocation Board, ReCharge NY attracts, keeps and grows businesses throughout New York.

Shawn Harrison, BEP

Program Manager – Economic Development

123 Main Street, 10th Floor

White Plains, NY 10601

Email address: shawn.harrison@nypa.gov

Telephone:  914 681-6897