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signed · New York · Senate Aug 28, 2026

S 10611: Authorizes the town of Greenburgh to alienate and discontinue the use of certain parkland

Authorizes the town of Greenburgh to alienate and discontinue the use of certain parkland and to lease such land to HESP Solar LLC for a term not to exceed twenty-five years.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill authorizes leasing parkland to HESP Solar LLC, directly facilitating renewable energy development.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 11560: Enacts the responsible data center development act

Places a one year moratorium on the issuance of data center permits; requires utilities to establish an independent classification of service for large data centers; sets energy efficiency goals for data centers; provides for benefits for host communities; sets labor standards for the construction of data centers.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill imposes a moratorium on data center permits and sets efficiency goals, restricting energy infrastructure development.80% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly sets labor standards for data center construction, directly strengthening worker protections.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill promotes responsible data center development through energy efficiency, labor standards, and community benefits.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Energy

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 10200: Relates to energy efficiency improvements and certain alterations to multiple dwellings

Provides for energy efficiency improvements to certain windows; relates to certain alterations concerning windows and HVAC equipment in multiple dwellings.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill promotes energy efficiency improvements in windows and HVAC systems, aligning with the goal of increasing energy efficiency.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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passed both · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 8908: Relates to civil penalties imposed by the public service commission upon certain utility corporations

Requires that any sanction or civil penalty imposed by the public service commission be returned to the rate payers by means of a direct bill credit, as soon as practically feasible or no later than ninety days.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill returns utility penalties to ratepayers, protecting consumers from cost burdens under utility regulations, aligning with consumer protection in energy policy.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 8237: Relates to the green jobs-green New York program

S 8237 modifies the Green Jobs-Green New York program's on-bill financing for energy efficiency upgrades. It sets maximum loan amounts at $13,000 for residential properties and $26,000 for non-residential properties, with higher limits up to $50,000 if the payback period is 15 years or less. The bill requires the state to record a property declaration for these loans, ensuring the on-bill charge transfers with the property upon sale and mandates sellers to notify buyers about outstanding balances. The original property owner remains responsible for payments if the buyer does not formally assume the debt in writing.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyModifies on-bill financing to expand energy efficiency upgrades with capped loans and property transfer requirements, directly advancing energy efficiency goals.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 2400: 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 EnergyMandates economic impact review before utility rate approvals, protecting consumers from excessive costs85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 8717: Provides that the New York state energy research and development authority shall provide information to residential and commercial consumers on renewable energy technology incentive and affordability programs

Provides that the New York state energy research and development authority shall provide information to residential and commercial consumers regarding renewable energy technology incentive and affordability programs through a variety of methods, including brochures, posters, social media, television ads, and public ambassadors.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates state authority to provide consumer information on renewable energy incentives, directly promoting adoption of clean energy programs and aligning with support indicators.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 5940: Permits unvented attics and unvented enclosed rafter assemblies to be sealed with air-impermeable insulation in order to help attain building decarbonization goals

Permits unvented attics and unvented enclosed rafter assemblies to be sealed with air-impermeable insulation in order to help attain building decarbonization goals.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyPermits energy-efficient insulation standards to achieve building decarbonization, directly advancing energy efficiency goals per bill's explicit purpose.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 2, 2026

A 10510: Prohibits gas and electric corporations from recovering costs related to labor-related legal activity or workers' compensation loss adjustment expenses from ratepayers

Prohibits gas and electric corporations from recovering labor-related legal costs or workers' compensation loss adjustment expenses from ratepayers through rates, charges, surcharges, adjustment mechanisms, riders, or reconciliation mechanisms; defines labor-related legal activity.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill protects utility consumers by preventing corporations from passing labor-related legal costs to ratepayers, reducing energy costs for consumers.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill prevents utility companies from passing labor-related legal costs and workers' compensation expenses to consumers, protecting workers' compensation benefits and reducing financial burden on ratepayers.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 9251: Prohibits gas and electric corporations from recovering costs related to labor-related legal activity or workers' compensation loss adjustment expenses from ratepayers

Prohibits gas and electric corporations from recovering labor-related legal costs or workers' compensation loss adjustment expenses from ratepayers through rates, charges, surcharges, adjustment mechanisms, riders, or reconciliation mechanisms; defines labor-related legal activity.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill protects ratepayers from utility cost recovery for labor/legal expenses, aligning with consumer protection in energy utilities per topic description.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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