Energy (Wind)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7390: Excludes certain solar or wind energy projects in the county of Lewis from certain appraisal models and discount rates

Excludes solar or wind energy projects in the county of Lewis that were already in existence on the effective date of Part N of chapter 59 of the laws of 2023 from certain appraisal models and discount rates.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExcludes existing solar/wind projects from financial appraisal models, reducing barriers for renewable energy operations in Lewis County.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar Wind

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5252: Relates to electric generating facility annual reports; and to repeal section 575-b of the real property tax law relating to solar or wind energy) systems

Eliminates the necessity for solar and wind energy systems to supply certain information in electric generating facility annual reports; repeals provisions relating to solar or wind energy systems.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill repeals reporting requirements for solar/wind systems, reducing regulatory burden and supporting renewable energy development by eliminating unnecessary administrative hurdles.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar Wind

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5498: Provides for a pilot solicitation of climate leadership and community protection act projects relating to wind energy in Lake Erie and requirements therefor

Provides for a pilot project in furtherance of climate leadership and community protection act clean energy standards in Lake Erie; establishes standards for wind energy procured therefrom.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes pilot wind energy project under Climate Leadership Act, promoting renewable energy infrastructure and clean energy standards per its title and summary.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes pilot wind energy projects under climate leadership act, promoting clean energy standards in Lake Erie per summary, directly advancing environmental protection through renewable energy development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Wind

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 3, 2026

S 4066: Enacts the "affordable clean energy (ACE) act"

Enacts the "affordable clean energy (ACE) act"; exempts renewable energy systems from certain requirements related to energy facilities (Part A); directs the New York power authority to propose a minimum of two priority transmission projects to address the areas of highest need on the bulk transmission system (Part B); exempts payment in lieu of taxes revenue from property tax cap calculations (Part C).

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts PILOT revenue from property tax cap, increasing budget flexibility and supporting fiscal management.85% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates 100% renewable electricity for state operations by 2030, includes renewable energy siting procedures, solar panel recycling, and explicitly names 'renewable energy progress' in title.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates 100% renewable electricity for state operations by 2030 and includes solar panel recycling, directly advancing clean energy adoption and environmental protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Renewable Energy Solar Wind

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2596: Establishes new targets for offshore wind electricity generation

Establishes new targets for offshore wind electricity generation; includes the requirements that there is at least 15 gigawatts of offshore wind electricity generation by 2040, at least 18 gigawatts of offshore wind electricity generation by 2045 and at least 20 gigawatts of offshore wind electricity generation by 2050.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill sets binding offshore wind targets (15GW by 2040), directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure and reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill sets binding offshore wind targets (15-20 GW by 2050), directly promoting renewable energy expansion to reduce emissions and advance climate goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Wind

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 933: Relates to the development of uniform standards for the coloring of wind turbine rotor blades

Relates to the development of uniform standards for the coloring of wind turbine rotor blades, to avoid or minimize, to the maximum extent practicable, any bird collisions arising from the siting, design, construction and operation of a major renewable energy facility utilizing wind turbines.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill addresses bird collision risks at wind energy facilities, facilitating renewable energy development by minimizing environmental barriers to wind turbine operations.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill minimizes bird collisions with wind turbines, directly protecting wildlife conservation within renewable energy infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Wind

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2085: Establishes new targets for offshore wind electricity generation

Establishes new targets for offshore wind electricity generation; includes the requirements that there is at least 15 gigawatts of offshore wind electricity generation by 2040, at least 18 gigawatts of offshore wind electricity generation by 2045 and at least 20 gigawatts of offshore wind electricity generation by 2050.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes binding offshore wind targets (15-20GW by 2050), directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure goals per topic description.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill sets mandatory offshore wind energy targets (15-20 GW by 2050), directly promoting clean energy generation and reducing reliance on fossil fuels, aligning with environmental protection goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Wind

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