N.Y. Senate Scales Back Renewable Energy Wireless Bill

The New York Senate cleared an amended wireless tower bill that would give cellphone companies and third-party infrastructure firms one year to publish studies on the feasibility of powering their towers with 100% renewable energy. State senators voted 39-19 Tuesday to pass S-4305 and send it to the Assembly. The Senate previously passed it on May 7 (see 2405080004) but then reconsidered the vote so it could amend the bill May 14. The earlier version would have required companies to submit plans for powering their towers entirely with renewable energy by 2031.