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passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 2708: Relates to advanced transmission technologies

Directs electric corporations and combination electric and gas corporations to file a cost-effectiveness and timetable analysis as part of any base rate proceeding with the public service commission; directs NYSERDA to conduct a study on the effectiveness of advanced transmission technologies.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill advances grid enhancement technologies, enabling infrastructure modernization critical for renewable energy integration and efficiency, aligning with clean energy infrastructure investment indicators.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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passed · New York · Senate May 19, 2026

S 2481: Requires the New York state energy research and development authority conduct a study on the feasibility, storing and transferring of hydrogen energy to residential and commercial structures

Requires the New York state energy research and development authority conduct a study on the feasibility, storing and transferring of hydrogen energy to residential and commercial structures in cities and towns with a population greater than twenty thousand.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates study on hydrogen energy feasibility for clean infrastructure, advancing renewable energy development and infrastructure planning.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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passed · New York · Senate May 6, 2026

S 1847: Requires the public service commission to consider the economic impact of utility rates and charges

Requires consideration of evidence relating to the economic impact of major increases of rates or charges upon consumers and the areas affected by such increases of rates or charges prior to approval of any such rates or charges; establishes minimum data to be considered by the public service commission relating to such economic impact.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates public service commission to evaluate economic impact of utility rate hikes on consumers, aligning with consumer protection support indicator.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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passed · New York · Senate Apr 16, 2026

S 1553: Provides that credits for excess electricity generated by customer-generators subject to net energy metering may be carried over and used to offset electricity used

Provides that credits for excess electricity generated by customer-generators subject to net energy metering by an electric corporation or the Long Island power authority may be carried over indefinitely and used against any charges imposed by an electric corporation or the Long Island power authority when the customer-generator uses more electricity than such customer generates; provides for the accounting of credits once every 5 years and the electric corporation or Long Island power authority shall reimburse the customer-generator for the accumulated credits.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill enables indefinite credit carryover for renewable energy customer-generators, promoting net metering and reducing barriers to solar adoption by allowing credits to offset future electricity charges without expiration.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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passed · New York · Senate Apr 16, 2026

S 1966: Requires social services districts to automatically re-enroll eligible persons or households for the low-income home energy assistance program

Requires social services districts to, every heating season, automatically re-enroll persons or households currently receiving assistance through the low-income home energy assistance program, so long as each person or household maintains eligibility.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill ensures automatic re-enrollment in energy assistance program for low-income households, protecting utility consumers from energy cost burdens.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 23, 2026

S 2482: Enacts the "go green schools act" to assist school districts in converting to renewable energy systems

Enacts the "go green schools act" to assist school districts in converting to renewable energy sources as a primary source of energy; directs NYSERDA to conduct a study and make recommendations for such purpose.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill improves school infrastructure by funding renewable energy conversion, aligning with 'enhances school infrastructure' indicator for education support.85% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates school districts to convert to renewable energy systems as primary source, directs NYSERDA study for recommendations, directly promoting renewable energy adoption in public infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates renewable energy conversion for schools via NYSERDA study, directly promoting clean energy adoption and reducing emissions per environmental indicators.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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passed · New York · Senate Feb 3, 2026

S 270: Provides an exemption from requirements for the alienation of parkland for certain renewable energy generating projects

Provides an exemption from requirements for the alienation of parkland for renewable energy generating projects with a generating capacity not exceeding two megawatts and which are located above real property currently used for vehicle parking.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExempts small renewable projects (<2MW) from parkland alienation rules, facilitating solar/wind development on parking areas. Directly advances renewable energy infrastructure deployment.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExempts small renewable energy projects (≤2MW) on existing parking areas, facilitating clean energy deployment without requiring parkland alienation.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1127: Relates to increasing the standards of monthly need and home energy grant amounts for persons in receipt of public assistance

This bill increases financial assistance standards for New York residents receiving public assistance. Starting July 1, 2025, the monthly need standard for eligibility and maximum benefit amounts will double (e.g., from $158 to $316 for single-person households), with annual adjustments tied to federal cost-of-living changes. Home energy grants and supplemental home energy grants also double starting July 2025 (e.g., from $14.10 to $28.20 monthly for single-person households). These changes directly affect low-income individuals and families qualifying for state public assistance programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly increases state spending on public assistance and home energy grants by doubling benefits, directly funding essential programs for low-income residents.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyDoubles home energy grants for public assistance recipients to reduce energy cost burdens, directly protecting utility consumers and advancing affordability.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill doubles home energy grants ($14.10→$28.20) for public assistance recipients, directly increasing financial support for housing affordability and energy costs.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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vetoed · New York · Senate Dec 5, 2025

S 2479: Requires the New York state energy research and development authority conduct a study on Brooklyn College constructing a micro-grid

Requires the New York state energy research and development authority conduct a study on Brooklyn College constructing a micro-grid to study the feasibility, efficiency, and energy saving costs if such a micro-grid was constructed on campus.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates study on micro-grid feasibility for campus energy efficiency, aligning with clean energy infrastructure research and efficiency promotion.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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vetoed · New York · Senate Dec 5, 2025

S 1194: Requires gas and electric corporations to provide forty-five days' notice to customers whenever there is a service rate or charge increase

This bill requires gas and electric utility companies in New York to provide customers with 45 days' written notice before implementing any service rate or charge increase. It directly affects all residential and business customers of these utilities by giving them advance warning of upcoming cost changes. The key provision mandates that notices must be delivered in writing at least 45 days prior to the effective date of the increase. This policy change aims to provide customers with greater transparency and time to adjust their budgets or explore alternatives.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires 45-day notice for utility rate increases, protecting consumers from sudden cost changes in energy services per utility regulation standards.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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