Energy

passed · New York · Senate Apr 22, 2026

S 5111: Enacts the "just energy transition act"

Enacts the "just energy transition act"; requires a study of competitive options to facilitate the phase-out, replacement and redevelopment of New York state's oldest and most-polluting fossil fueled generation facilities and their sites by the year 2030.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyPhases out fossil fuel facilities by 2030 and studies redevelopment, reducing fossil fuel dependence per bill's explicit phase-out requirement.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPhases out polluting fossil fuel facilities by 2030, requiring study for cleaner energy transition. Directly reduces emissions and advances environmental protection.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Energy

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passed · New York · Senate Apr 13, 2026

S 4534: Ensures proper administration and enforcement of the uniform fire prevention and building code and the state energy conservation construction code; and makes conforming technical changes

Ensures proper administration and enforcement of the uniform fire prevention and building code and the state energy conservation construction code; provides additional definitions; provides remedies for violations of the code; makes conforming technical changes.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill enforces state energy conservation construction code, directly promoting energy efficiency through building standards without funding or infrastructure changes.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Energy

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passed · New York · Senate Feb 10, 2026

S 9072: Establishes the climate corporate data accountability act

Establishes the climate corporate data accountability act requiring certain business entities within the state to annually disclose scope 1, scope 2 and scope 3 emissions; establishes the climate accountability and emissions disclosure fund.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill requires emissions disclosure for businesses, directly advancing climate goals that reduce fossil fuel dependence and support clean energy transition through transparency.80% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates corporate emissions disclosure (scopes 1-3) and creates a climate accountability fund, advancing transparency and regulatory oversight on climate impact.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Energy

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passed · New York · Senate Feb 10, 2026

S 4852: Directs the state fire prevention and building code council to update the state fire prevention and building code and the state energy conservation construction code

Directs the state fire prevention and building code council to update the state fire prevention and building code and the state energy conservation construction code within 18 months of the publication of any updated or revised edition of the international and national codes relating thereto, so as to ensure that the state's codes reflect such revisions and updates.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyUpdates energy conservation construction code to align with newer standards, promoting efficiency gains in building infrastructure.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentDirectly mandates updating energy conservation construction codes to reflect current standards, promoting resource efficiency and conservation per the bill's summary.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Energy

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died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8421: Enacts the Customer Savings and Reliability Act; and repeals certain provisions of the public service law relating to gas service and sale

Enacts the "Customer Savings and Reliability Act" in relation to regional affordable gas transition plans to guide an orderly, affordable, and equitable right-sizing of the utility gas system in a manner that aligns with climate justice and emissions reduction provisions.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill advances climate-aligned gas system transition with emissions reduction focus, promoting equitable energy system right-sizing per summary.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates emissions reduction via gas system transition, aligning with climate justice and emissions reduction provisions.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Energy

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died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7923: Authorizes and directs the energy research and development authority, the public service commission and NYPA to conduct a study to determine the possibility of closing certain peaker plants

Authorizes and directs the energy research and development authority, the public service commission and NYPA to conduct a study to determine the possibility of closing certain peaker plants.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyStudy on closing fossil fuel peaker plants aligns with reducing fossil fuel dependence and promoting cleaner energy infrastructure.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill directs study to close polluting peaker plants, reducing emissions and advancing environmental protection goals.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Energy

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signed · New York · Senate Dec 19, 2025

S 1069: Prohibits the lease of state forests, reforestation areas, wildlife management areas and unique areas for the purpose of gas and oil production

S 1069 prohibits the leasing of state-owned forests, reforestation areas, wildlife management areas, and unique natural areas for gas and oil production. The bill amends environmental conservation law to specifically ban these leases, protecting these lands from energy extraction. It directly affects state land management decisions and energy companies seeking to drill on these protected properties. The law takes immediate effect upon enactment.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill explicitly prohibits leasing protected lands for gas/oil production, restricting fossil fuel extraction and protecting natural areas from energy development.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBans leasing state forests/wildlife areas for oil/gas, protecting natural habitats from extraction and strengthening conservation95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Energy

signed · New York · Assembly Jun 18, 2025

A 6317: Extends the moratorium on the issuance of environmental safety certificates for facilities and routes for the transportation of liquefied natural or petroleum gas

Extends the moratorium on the issuance of certificates of environmental safety for the siting of facilities and certification of routes for the transportation of liquefied natural or petroleum gas.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyExtends moratorium on LNG/petroleum gas infrastructure, restricting fossil fuel development within energy infrastructure.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes 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 No ✗ Opposes Energy