Energy

in committee · New York · Senate Feb 24, 2026

S 2480: Directs the New York state energy research and development authority to establish a pilot program to install a microgrid in Glenwood Houses

Directs the New York state energy and research development authority to establish a pilot program to install a microgrid in Glenwood Houses; requires the authority to annually report on the results of such program and any recommendations for expansion.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyEstablishes microgrid pilot program for renewable energy infrastructure, directly advancing clean energy deployment and resilience at Glenwood Houses.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Resilience

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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 · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6209: Relates to requiring the department of transportation to prepare a plan for every public transportation system to be eligible to receive assistance in the purchase of new zero-emission buses or vehicles

Relates to requiring the department of transportation to prepare a plan for every public transportation system to be eligible to receive operating assistance in the purchase of new zero-emission buses or vehicles.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires plans for zero-emission bus purchases, advancing renewable energy infrastructure and reducing fossil fuel dependence in transportation.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires DOT to prepare plans for zero-emission bus funding, directly reducing transportation emissions and promoting clean energy infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires DOT to create plans enabling public transit systems to access funds for zero-emission buses, promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles Public Transit

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7640: Provides a period of probable usefulness for solar arrays and panels

Provides a period of probable usefulness for the acquisition, construction or reconstruction of or addition to a solar array or solar panel system, whether or not including buildings, land or rights in land, original furnishings, equipment, machinery or apparatus, or the replacement of such equipment, machinery or apparatus.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill extends probable usefulness period for solar arrays, facilitating renewable energy infrastructure investment and promoting solar adoption.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8832: Relates to a tax credit for the purchase of new and used electric vehicles

Establishes a tax credit for the purchase of new and used electric cars; provides that for a new electric vehicle, the tax credit shall be $7,500 and the tax credit for a used electric vehicle shall be $4,000.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes tax credits reducing tax burden for EV buyers, aligning with tax relief indicators under Budget & Taxes policy.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyPromotes EV adoption, reducing fossil fuel dependence and advancing renewable energy infrastructure through tax credits.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes clean energy adoption by incentivizing EV purchases, reducing transportation emissions and aligning with environmental protection goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Electric Vehicles

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2028: Establishes the sustainable communities fund

Establishes the sustainable communities fund; authorizes grants to municipal corporations who meet certain requirements for eligible projects that incorporate smart growth principles or utilize climate resilient and environmentally friendly construction techniques.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates new state fund authorizing grants for municipal projects, directly allocating budget resources toward sustainable development initiatives.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFund supports climate-resilient construction and smart growth, aligning with energy efficiency and renewable infrastructure goals.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes a fund for climate-resilient, environmentally friendly construction projects, directly advancing environmental protection through funding and smart growth principles.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates grants for municipal projects using smart growth and sustainable construction, advancing housing development through climate-resilient, environmentally friendly techniques.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds municipal projects incorporating smart growth and climate-resilient construction, directly advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure goals.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 25, 2025

S 6670: Provides an exemption for the sale of the first $35,000 of a battery, electric, or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle from state sales and compensating use taxes

Provides a half exemption for the sale of the first $35,000 for a battery, electric, or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle from state sales and compensating use taxes and a full exemption on such sales where the vehicle was assembled in the United States utilizing union labor; authorizes local governments to elect such incentives; repeals the hybrid exemption after ten years.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax exemption for EV purchases, reducing state tax revenue as targeted relief for consumers, aligning with tax relief indicators.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProvides tax exemption for EVs, reducing cost and promoting adoption, directly advancing renewable energy use and reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentOffers full tax exemption for EVs assembled in US with union labor, directly incentivizing union employment and supporting collective bargaining standards.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationTax exemption for EVs promotes sustainable transportation adoption, directly aligning with support indicators for eco-friendly vehicle incentives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives Electric Vehicles Energy Storage Collective Bargaining Electric Vehicles

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6308: Relates to requiring reporting and verification of greenhouse gas emissions by certain entities

Requires reporting and verification of scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by a business with total annual revenues in excess of one billion dollars ($1,000,000,000) that does business in New York; requires regulations and disclosures.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires emissions reporting for large businesses, advancing climate goals by mandating transparency and accountability in greenhouse gas reductions related to energy production and consumption.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates emissions reporting/verification for large businesses, strengthening oversight of greenhouse gas emissions under environmental protection framework.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 5940: Permits unvented attics and unvented enclosed rafter assemblies to be sealed with air-impermeable insulation in order to help attain building decarbonization goals

Permits unvented attics and unvented enclosed rafter assemblies to be sealed with air-impermeable insulation in order to help attain building decarbonization goals.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyPermits energy-efficient insulation standards to achieve building decarbonization, directly advancing energy efficiency goals per bill's explicit purpose.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2490: Relates to creating a feebate program for medium and heavy duty vehicles

This bill creates a revenue-neutral feebate program for medium and heavy-duty vehicles (over 10,000 pounds gross weight) registered in New York. Owners of vehicles rated below 10 MPG or MPGe pay tiered efficiency fees (up to $45,000), while owners of vehicles rated 10 MPG or higher receive efficiency rebates (up to $150,000). The program adjusts fees and rebates annually based on market data, fuel economy trends, and zero-emission vehicle availability to maintain revenue neutrality. It requires dealers to display fee/rebate information and mandates public awareness campaigns about the program.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill incentivizes higher fuel efficiency (10+ MPG) via rebates, penalizes low efficiency (<10 MPG), reducing fossil fuel dependence and advancing clean vehicle adoption.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFeebate program penalizes low-efficiency vehicles (<10 MPG) and rewards high-efficiency/zero-emission vehicles, directly reducing emissions from heavy-duty fleet.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill promotes sustainable transportation by incentivizing high-efficiency vehicles through rebates and fees, directly advancing vehicle regulation and emissions goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Freight

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