Energy

signed · New York · Assembly Sep 5, 2025

A 2730: Requires contractors and subcontractors performing construction work for covered renewable energy systems to use apprenticeship agreements

Requires contractors and subcontractors performing construction work for covered renewable energy systems to use apprenticeship agreements; requires thermal energy networks to require contractors and subcontractors to use pre-apprenticeship direct entry providers registered with the department of labor.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates apprenticeships for renewable energy construction workforce, advancing clean energy infrastructure development95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates apprenticeship agreements for renewable energy construction, creating structured training pathways and strengthening worker development in employment standards.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

signed · New York · Senate Sep 5, 2025

S 2457: Establishes the mechanical insulation energy savings program

Establishes the mechanical insulation energy savings program to provide grants for qualified mechanical insulation expenditures to school districts, public hospitals, public housing buildings, and political subdivisions that have completed a qualified audit.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides state grants for energy efficiency in public buildings (schools, hospitals), directly funding essential services through budget allocation.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides grants for school district mechanical insulation, improving school infrastructure and energy efficiency as part of funding support.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProvides grants for mechanical insulation to improve energy efficiency in public buildings, directly advancing energy savings goals through infrastructure investment.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds energy efficiency upgrades in public buildings, reducing energy consumption and associated emissions through mechanical insulation grants.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides grants for insulation in public housing buildings, directly funding housing infrastructure improvements.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

signed · New York · Senate Mar 20, 2025

S 801: Relates to standards for electric vehicle charging stations and electric vehicle ready parking spaces in certain new buildings

Directs the state energy conservation construction code to set standards for electric vehicle charging stations and electric vehicle ready parking spaces in certain new buildings.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates EV charging standards in new buildings to advance electric vehicle adoption and clean energy infrastructure, aligning with renewable energy promotion.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires EV charging infrastructure in new buildings, promoting electric vehicle adoption and reducing transportation emissions per energy conservation code standards.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

signed · New York · Senate Feb 28, 2025

S 824: Relates to the climate change adaptation cost recovery program and requirements for climate change adaptive infrastructure projects

Relates to the climate change adaptation cost recovery program and requirements for climate change adaptive infrastructure projects; relates to the use of funds from the climate change adaptation fund for certain projects; relates to the disclosure of certain data from returns of petroleum or fossil fuel businesses; relates to expenditure of funds from the climate change adaptation fund; repeals certain provisions; relates to severability and legislative findings.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill directs expenditure of climate adaptation fund on infrastructure projects, funding a specific program under fiscal management.85% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill funds climate adaptation infrastructure projects using climate change fund, aligning with clean energy infrastructure goals and requiring fossil fuel data disclosure for transparency.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes climate change adaptation program and fund for infrastructure projects, directly supporting environmental protection against climate impacts.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy