Energy

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 30, 2026

A 10042: Prohibits electric corporations and gas corporations from increasing charges due to legal or regulatory proceeding costs

Prohibits electric corporations and gas corporations from passing along costs or increasing charges to ratepayers as a result of increased costs incurred due to legal or regulatory proceedings against such electric corporation, gas corporation, or utility, including settlements, attorneys' fees, penalties, fines or costs.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyPrevents utility cost pass-through to consumers, protecting ratepayers from legal/regulatory fees. Directly supports consumer protection in energy utility pricing.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Utility Regulation

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 30, 2026

A 10049: Establishes a grid modernization surcharge

Requires the public service commission establish a grid modernization surcharge imposed on utilities for the energy use of data centers and high-intensity data centers which meet a specified threshold of electricity or information-technology load; establishes the grid modernization fund to finance investments in system reliability, capacity expansion, and integration of clean energy resources.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes fund for clean energy integration via grid modernization surcharge, directly advancing renewable infrastructure investment.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates fund for clean energy integration, directly advancing environmental protection through clean energy investments per summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Grid Renewable Energy Utility Regulation

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 8712: Requires the office of renewable energy siting and electric transmission to establish and/or amend rules and regulations pertaining to standards related to siting major renewable energy facilities

Requires the office of renewable energy siting and electric transmission to establish and/or amend rules and regulations pertaining to standards related to the siting, design, construction and operation of major renewable energy facilities; requires such rules and regulations to include information relating to farmland protection and application procedures; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates regulations for siting renewable energy facilities, promoting development through standardized procedures and farmland protection measures, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates rules for renewable energy facilities, promoting clean energy and including farmland conservation fees/protection, advancing environmental conservation and clean energy development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Solar Transmission Conservation

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 30, 2026

A 10033: Requires the metropolitan transportation authority to install solar canopies on its parking facilities

This bill requires the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to install solar canopies - solar panel structures that generate electricity - on its parking facilities. It mandates that the MTA calculate suitable parking space for solar canopies within one year and achieve a goal of covering at least 75% of eligible parking space with solar canopies by 2040. New parking projects (including those built with state funds) must include solar canopies unless the 75% target is already met. The law applies specifically to MTA-owned or operated parking facilities used for public, employee, or pay-per-use purposes.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates solar canopies on MTA parking facilities to generate renewable energy, directly advancing clean energy infrastructure and renewable adoption goals.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates solar canopies for clean energy generation, directly promoting renewable energy use and reducing emissions per bill's 75% coverage target by 2040.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates solar canopies on MTA parking facilities to enhance sustainable transportation infrastructure, aligning with green energy goals for public transit systems.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar

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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

Sub-Topics Utility Regulation

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8694: Requires the metropolitan transportation authority to install solar canopies on its parking facilities

This bill requires the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to install solar canopies on its parking facilities. Specifically, the MTA must calculate suitable parking space for solar canopies within one year and achieve a goal of covering at least 75% of eligible parking space with solar canopies by 2040. New parking construction projects (including those using state funding) must include solar canopies unless the 75% target is already met. The law applies directly to MTA-owned or operated parking facilities used for public, employee, or pay-per-use purposes.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates solar canopy installations on MTA parking, promoting renewable energy infrastructure and aligning with clean energy goals per bill requirements.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires MTA to install solar canopies on parking facilities, promoting clean energy adoption and reducing carbon emissions from transportation infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires MTA to install solar canopies on parking facilities, promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure95% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 14, 2026

A 9548: Creates the state office of the utility consumer advocate

Creates the state office of the utility consumer advocate to represent interests of residential utility customers including a proposed change of rates, charges, terms and conditions of service, the adoption of rules, regulations, guidelines, orders, standards or final policy decisions.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyCreates utility consumer advocate office to protect residential customers from rate changes/service terms, directly aligning with consumer protection in energy policy95% confidence

Sub-Topics Utility Regulation

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 18, 2026

A 10071: Requires gas corporations to file maps with the public service commission

Requires gas corporations to file maps with the public service commission annually to assess leak-prone gas infrastructure and the decommissioning of such leak-prone gas lines; requires the public service commission to publish such maps and certain accompanying documents on the commission's website; directs the public service commission to designate neighborhood priority decarbonization zones.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyDecommissioning leak-prone gas infrastructure and designating decarbonization zones directly reduce fossil fuel reliance and advance clean energy transition goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Utility Regulation

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8736: Prohibits the seizure of utility meters and the termination of utility service through replevin actions

Prohibits the seizure of utility meters and the termination of utility service through replevin actions; declares such actions to be against the public interest.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProtects utility consumers from service termination via replevin actions, aligning with consumer protection in energy infrastructure access.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits utility disconnections via replevin, protecting tenants from losing essential services. Directly strengthens tenant protections, a core housing topic.95% confidence

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signed · New York · Senate Feb 13, 2026

S 8752: Requires contractors and subcontractors performing construction work for covered renewable energy systems to have apprenticeship agreements

Requires contractors and subcontractors performing construction work for covered renewable energy systems to have apprenticeship agreements; relates to the effectiveness of provisions of law related thereto.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates apprenticeship agreements for renewable energy construction workers, promoting workforce development for clean energy infrastructure expansion.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy