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S 2474 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Enacts the "H2 energy scale up act"

Summary
Enacts the "H2 energy scale up act"; authorizes the New York state energy research and development authority to administer a program to provide funds related to enabling clean hydrogen projects.
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds clean hydrogen projects, a renewable energy infrastructure initiative, aligning with clean energy investment goals.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds clean hydrogen projects, a low-emission energy source promoting environmental protection and reducing carbon footprint.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2025 Last action May 13, 2026
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S2474 → S2474A · 3 edits
MINOR
The bill was amended to replace references to 'blue hydrogen' with 'pink hydrogen,' shifting the focus from natural gas-based projects to those powered by nuclear energy. This change updates the eligibility criteria and definitions to align funding with nuclear-powered clean energy initiatives rather than fossil fuel-based ones.
Scope change
The bill's scope was narrowed and redefined to specifically target nuclear-powered hydrogen projects instead of natural gas projects.
DEFINITION

The definition of eligible projects was changed from 'blue hydrogen' (natural gas) to 'pink hydrogen' (nuclear power).

The definition of 'pink hydrogen' was added, specifying it is produced mainly from nuclear power and electrolysis that generates greenhouse gas emissions.

ELIGIBILITY

The evaluation criteria for funding now prioritize a balance between green and pink hydrogen projects instead of green and blue projects.

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Total actions
6
Key actions
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Committee
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Amendments
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May 13, 2026
Committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
upper
Feb 25, 2025
Committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
upper
Feb 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 2474A
upper
Feb 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
upper
Jan 21, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Kevin Parker
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
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