Cuomo Proposes Gas Stations Install Generators

Governor Andrew Cuomo proposes that gas stations be required to install backup generators to power their gas pumps in the event of a power outage triggered by natural disaster like Superstorm Sandy.

The plan, announced on Wednesday, would require that all gas stations within a half-mile of highway exists and evacuation routes have a transfer switch installed and to deploy and install a generator within 24 hours of losing power during a fuel supply or energy emergency.

The legislation would provide grants of up to $10,000 per station to help owners install a transfer switch and/or purchase a backup generator.