Energy

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6491: Requires electric corporations and gas corporations to provide, as part of every billing statement, a tariff cost estimate in a clear, conspicuous and easily understandable manner

Requires electric corporations and gas corporations to provide, as part of every billing statement, a tariff cost estimate in a clear, conspicuous and easily understandable manner; requires such corporations to include an itemized disclosure of the primary cost components comprising the delivery portion of the bill.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires transparent billing disclosures for utility costs, protecting consumers from opaque charges per utility billing standards.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 15, 2025

S 2694: Requires certain state owned and operated parking facilities to install and maintain charging stations for plug-in electric vehicles

Bill S 2694 requires certain state-owned and operated parking facilities in New York to install and maintain charging stations for plug-in electric vehicles. It directly affects state agencies that operate parking garages, structures, or lots with 50 or more paved spaces for public, employee, or pay-per-use parking. Facilities with 50 to 200 spaces must dedicate at least 10% of their parking spots to EV charging infrastructure. Larger facilities with over 200 spaces are required to have charging stations or equivalent infrastructure in at least 20% of their spaces. The Office of General Services (OGS) is responsible for the installation, necessary electrical upgrades (which must pay prevailing wage), and ongoing maintenance of these charging stations.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates EV charging infrastructure in state facilities, advancing renewable energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence for transportation.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires state parking facilities to install EV charging infrastructure, directly promoting sustainable transportation adoption and modernizing transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 28, 2026

A 7980: Relates to including environmental pollution mitigation within the authorized purposes of industrial development agencies

Bill A 7980 expands the authorized purposes of Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs) in New York State. It allows IDAs to use their financial incentives for "environmental pollution mitigation" projects. This includes investments in equipment, facility improvements, or low/zero-emission vehicles to control, abate, or prevent various types of pollution from industrial, manufacturing, and other facilities. The bill aims to improve environmental quality and public health, particularly for communities disproportionately affected by industrial contamination.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill allows IDAs to fund low/zero-emission vehicle projects and pollution mitigation, directly supporting clean energy infrastructure investment and emission reduction goals.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly authorizes IDAs to fund pollution mitigation projects (equipment, low-emission vehicles) to control/abate pollution, directly advancing environmental quality and public health goals.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6506: Requires the commissioner of environmental conservation to establish standards for inspection and certification of green roofs and provides for a green roof installation credit

Requires the commissioner of environmental conservation to establish standards for and a program of inspection and certification of green roofs prior to and after installation, including standards for environmentally acceptable chemical fertilizers and the testing of runoff water for evidence of such fertilizers; establishes a green roof installation tax credit in the amount of fifty-five percent of qualified expenditures with a credit maximum of five thousand dollars.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes 55% tax credit for green roof installations, providing direct tax relief and incentivizing environmentally focused spending under fiscal policy.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill promotes energy efficiency through green roof tax credits and certification standards, aligning with renewable energy infrastructure and building efficiency indicators.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates green roof standards/testing and offers tax credit (55% up to $5k), promoting eco-friendly infrastructure that reduces runoff pollution and conserves resources.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Conservation

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in committee · New York · Senate May 8, 2026

S 8570: Relates to enacting the central air conditioner and heat pump rights act

Relates to enacting the central air conditioner and heat pump rights act; provides that a homeowners' association may not adopt or enforce any rules or regulations that would effectively prohibit, or impose unreasonable limitations on, the installation or use of a central air conditioner or heat pump.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill removes barriers to heat pump installations, which are energy-efficient HVAC systems promoting reduced energy consumption and reliance on less efficient alternatives.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 2183: Enacts the "Greener Highways Act"

Enacts the "Greener Highways Act", requiring alternative fuels to be available for public use along the New York state thruway after November 1, 2029 and providing each recommended alternative fuel at least every one hundred twenty miles on both sides of the thruway; defines "alternative fuel".

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates alternative fuel infrastructure along highways, promoting renewable energy access and reducing fossil fuel dependence through required public availability of alternative fuels.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires alternative fuel infrastructure along NY state thruway, promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure expansion per bill's mandate.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 424: Relates to prohibiting the use of gas-powered leaf and lawn blowers during certain months

This bill prohibits all individuals and businesses from operating gas-powered leaf and lawn blowers between May 1st and September 30th each year. It directly affects residents, landscapers, and property maintenance workers who currently use these devices during the warmer months. Violators face a civil fine of up to $100 per offense. The law takes effect on May 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBans gas-powered blowers, reducing fossil fuel consumption in landscaping, aligning with reducing fossil fuel dependence per energy policy indicators.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits gas-powered blowers during high-use months, directly reducing emissions and pollution per environmental protection goals.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2184: Relates to enacting the "NYCHA HVAC repair act"

Relates to enacting the "NYCHA HVAC repair act"; provides for the heating and cooling of properties including dwelling units owned by the New York city housing authority through the installation of geothermal or air source heat pumps and for the replacement of lighting on New York city housing authority property with LED bulbs.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates geothermal heat pumps and LED lighting on public housing, promoting renewable energy and energy efficiency per bill's requirements.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates HVAC repairs and LED upgrades in NYCHA public housing, maintaining affordable housing quality and improving tenant living conditions through infrastructure upgrades.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1981: Relates to payments of grants to farm operations by NYSERDA

Relates to payments of grants to farm operations by NYSERDA; provides that payment of such grants shall be made no later than ninety days after notification.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyNYSERDA administers energy programs; grants to farm operations likely fund renewable energy/efficiency projects, aligning with clean energy funding. No opposing indicators present.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5535: Authorizes vocational training, where practicable, to incarcerated individuals on the installation of solar hot water systems for the provision of hot water to correctional facilities

Authorizes vocational training, where practicable, to incarcerated individuals on the installation of solar hot water systems for the provision of hot water to correctional facilities.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill authorizes solar hot water system installations in correctional facilities, directly promoting renewable energy infrastructure deployment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar

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