Energy (Energy Efficiency)

in committee · New York · Senate Feb 3, 2026

S 9096: Establishes the office of energy and equity within the department of state

Establishes the office of energy and equity within the department of state to help ensure equitable access to all energy affordability initiatives available in the state by streamlining the administration of energy affordability and access programs, maximizing the support available to each eligible household, and enhancing the transparency, accountability, and effectiveness of energy affordability and access programs; establishes the energy affordability fund.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyEstablishes Office of Energy and Equity to streamline affordability programs, enhance access to energy initiatives, and create Energy Affordability Fund, supporting equitable energy access and program effectiveness.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 20, 2026

S 8753: Relates to the mechanical insulation energy savings program

This bill amends New York's mechanical insulation energy savings program to clarify eligibility and funding details. It directly affects school districts (and potentially public housing/hospitals) with buildings over 20,000 square feet needing insulation upgrades. Key provisions include requiring free "qualified audits" by approved contractors to identify insulation needs and costs, then providing competitive grants covering 50% to 75% of approved insulation installation expenses. The program mandates the authority to establish rules within one year and prioritize applicants who complete these audits.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides state grants covering 50-75% of insulation costs for public buildings, directly funding energy efficiency upgrades through budget allocation.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides grants for insulation upgrades in school buildings, improving school infrastructure per bill's focus on school district eligibility and infrastructure funding.80% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds insulation upgrades for energy efficiency in public buildings (schools/hospitals), reducing consumption through competitive grants covering 50-75% of costs.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds insulation upgrades for energy efficiency in public buildings, reducing energy consumption and emissions per program's grant structure for 50-75% cost coverage.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8601: Enacts the "statewide building energy disclosure act"

Provides for reporting by utilities and owners of buildings meeting certain thresholds regarding energy consumption data; requires NYSERDA to create a list of buildings subject to such requirements; provides exemptions; requires public reporting on the information collected; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires energy consumption reporting for buildings, promoting transparency and data-driven efficiency improvements in energy use.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates energy consumption reporting for buildings to improve efficiency, reduce emissions, and promote transparency in energy use, aligning with environmental protection goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 27, 2026

A 5289: 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 EnergyEnforces energy conservation building codes, ensuring compliance with existing efficiency standards through proper administration and enforcement.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill enforces energy conservation construction code, promoting reduced energy consumption and aligning with environmental protection through building standards.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Conservation

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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

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Conservation

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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

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 4535: Relates to conducting investigations into the administration and enforcement of the New York state uniform fire prevention and building code and the New York state energy conservation construction code

Relates to conducting investigations into the administration and enforcement of the New York state uniform fire prevention and building code and the New York state energy conservation construction code by counties.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates investigations into enforcement of energy conservation construction code, supporting implementation of energy efficiency standards in buildings.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 864: Caps the amount of collectible rent increases due to major capital improvements at six percent of the legal regulated rent

S 864 caps annual rent increases for major building improvements at 6% of the legal regulated rent for all tenants in regulated housing. Landlords can still raise rents for essential upgrades like roof repairs, energy efficiency work, or structural fixes, but yearly increases cannot exceed 6% of the current rent. This replaces a previous 2% annual limit for certain older improvement approvals (approved between 2012-2019). The bill directly affects landlords seeking rent hikes for building improvements and their tenants in regulated housing units.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly permits rent increases for 'energy efficiency work' as an allowable upgrade, enabling landlords to invest in such improvements within the 6% cap.92% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill raises allowable rent increases from 2% to 6% for building improvements, weakening tenant protections against rent hikes.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3342: Implements several programs to improve indoor air quality

Implements several programs to improve indoor air quality, including establishing photo-catalytic air scavenging technology certification centers and a weatherization and energy efficiency training program; establishes the office of workforce development and indoor air quality management training, minimum wage rates for indoor air quality workers, and the indoor air quality fund.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill includes 'weatherization and energy efficiency training program' and 'indoor air quality fund' directly promoting energy efficiency measures, aligning with support indicators for energy infrastructure.92% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates programs to improve indoor air quality through certification centers, training, and funding, directly reducing indoor pollutants and protecting public health within environmental protection framework.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes minimum wage rates for indoor air quality workers and creates workforce development programs, directly advancing labor standards and worker compensation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Air Quality Minimum Wage Professional Licensing Workforce Development

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2101: Establishes the green affordable pre-electrification program

Establishes the green affordable pre-electrification program to assist owners and tenants in residential properties in curing structural and building code defects which render the properties ineligible for improvements or projects relating to energy savings, green-house gas emissions reductions, climate change adaptation and resiliency project grants; establishes the energy efficiency and electrification interagency coordination group to coordinate between certain energy efficiency programs.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyEstablishes program for energy efficiency, emissions reductions, and climate resiliency projects in residential properties, creating interagency coordination group for energy programs.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill enables residential energy efficiency upgrades and emissions reductions by removing structural barriers to green grants and creating interagency coordination for climate resiliency projects.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes program to help residential properties access energy efficiency grants by fixing structural defects, advancing affordable housing through improved eligibility for climate-resilient upgrades.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Climate Change Building Codes

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