Energy (Oil & Gas)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1580: Establishes the teachers' fossil fuel divestment act

Establishes the teachers' fossil fuel divestment act; requires the New York state teachers' retirement system to divest the retirement system of any stocks, securities, equities, assets, or other obligations of corporations or companies included on an exclusion list of coal producers and oil and gas producers.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires divestment from fossil fuel producers, reducing reliance on non-renewable energy sources per bill's mandate.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentDivests retirement funds from fossil fuel companies, reducing financial support for polluting industries and aligning with environmental protection goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Coal Oil & Gas

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7060: Relates to authorizing the New York state energy research and development authority to administer a program to provide grants related to enabling switching residences to electric heat pumps

Authorizes the New York state energy research and development authority to administer a program to provide grants or loans for the costs related to enabling switching residences with propane or fuel-oil heating systems to efficient electric heat pumps.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAuthorizes grants to switch from propane/fuel oil to electric heat pumps, reducing fossil fuel dependence and promoting clean energy infrastructure adoption.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 956: Authorizes counties to lease county land for natural gas exploration, development and production for 5 years or as long as gas is produced

Authorizes counties to lease county land for natural gas exploration, development and production for five years or as long as gas is produced in paying quantities.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill explicitly enables natural gas (fossil fuel) exploration, favoring fossil energy over renewables per topic indicators.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentEnables natural gas exploration without environmental safeguards, prioritizing industry over environmental protection.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 954: Establishes the teachers' fossil fuel divestment act

Establishes the teachers' fossil fuel divestment act; requires the New York state teachers' retirement system to divest the retirement system of any stocks, securities, equities, assets, or other obligations of corporations or companies included on an exclusion list of coal producers and oil and gas producers.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates divestment from fossil fuel producers, reducing investment in fossil fuels and advancing renewable energy transition goals.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires divestment from fossil fuel producers, reducing financial support for industries harming the environment and aligning with climate protection goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Coal Oil & Gas

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in committee · New York · Assembly Sep 8, 2025

A 3784: Relates to bioheating fuel requirements

Relates to bioheating fuel requirements; allows B100 or B99 biofuel and R100 or R99 renewable fuel to be used to blend with or replace fossil heating oil in order to create bioheating fuel.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAllows renewable biofuels (B100/B99, R100/R99) to replace fossil heating oil, promoting renewable energy use and reducing fossil fuel dependence.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7308: Establishes a sustainable aviation fuel tax credit

Bill A 7308 establishes a tax credit for producers of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) sold in the state for flights departing within the state. Starting January 1, 2025, producers can claim $1 per gallon, increasing by two cents for each additional one percent reduction in carbon dioxide emissions above 50%, up to a maximum of $2 per gallon. To be eligible, producers must obtain a certificate from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). The bill defines SAF as liquid fuel derived from renewable or waste sources, excluding palm or petroleum, that achieves at least a 50% lifecycle greenhouse gas emission reduction. The total amount of tax credits issued annually is capped at $30 million, and any credit exceeding a taxpayer's liability will be refunded.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credit for SAF producers, providing tax relief to incentivize sustainable aviation fuel production and reduce emissions.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill provides tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) producers, incentivizing renewable energy production and carbon reduction in aviation, directly advancing clean energy infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentTax credit for SAF producers with emission-based incentives directly promotes cleaner aviation fuel and reduces CO2 emissions per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill provides tax credits for sustainable aviation fuel producers, directly promoting cleaner transportation infrastructure and emissions reduction in aviation, a key transportation sector.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Oil & Gas Climate Change Airports Transportation Funding

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8067: Increases the weight limits for vehicles powered primarily by electric battery power and other fuels

Provides that a vehicle or a combination of vehicles operated by an engine fueled primarily by means of natural gas, propane gas, or hydrogen or powered primarily by means of electric battery power may exceed certain weight limits by up to two thousand pounds.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly allows weight increases for electric vehicle-powered vehicles, facilitating clean energy transportation infrastructure adoption.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill permits heavier electric/battery-powered vehicles, facilitating adoption of sustainable transportation by adjusting weight limits for eco-friendly vehicles.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Storage Oil & Gas Driver Licensing Electric Vehicles Freight

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4870: Enacts the NY Home Energy Affordable Transition Act; and repeals certain provisions of the public service law relating to gas service and sale

Aligns utility regulation with state climate justice and emission reduction targets; provides for a statewide affordable gas transition plan and utility home energy affordable transition programs; repeals provisions relating to continuation of gas service; repeals provisions relating to the sale of indigenous natural gas for generation of electricity.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRepeals gas service provisions, aligns with climate targets, promotes affordable clean energy transition and reduces fossil fuel reliance.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill aligns utility regulation with climate justice and emission targets, repeals gas service provisions, and establishes transition programs to reduce fossil fuel reliance and emissions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Utility Regulation

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3302: Establishes a home heating oil rebate program

Establishes a home heating oil rebate program for residential home heating oil customers to receive a rebate of one dollar per gallon of grade number two heating oil purchased from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026, of a limit up to five hundred gallons.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill provides direct financial relief to residential heating oil consumers, protecting utility consumers as per support indicators. Focus on energy affordability aligns with energy policy support.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas

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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

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Conservation Forestry Public Lands