Energy

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7567: Provides a reimbursement to small businesses and residential consumers of certain utilities for failure to provide contracted services; requires the Long Island power authority to do the same

Provides a reimbursement to small businesses and residential consumers of certain utilities for failure to provide contracted services; requires the Long Island power authority to do the same.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill requires reimbursement for utility service failures, protecting consumers. This aligns with the support indicator of protecting utility consumers.90% confidence

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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 207: Prohibits the comptroller from using environment, social, and governance criteria when investing the state pension fund

Prohibits the comptroller from using environment, social, and governance criteria as a screening method for selecting companies and funds to invest the state pension fund in.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks ESG criteria, preventing pension fund investments in renewable energy companies, weakening clean energy support.85% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentProhibits using environmental criteria in pension fund investments, removing environmental considerations from investment decisions and weakening ESG-based environmental protection efforts.95% confidence

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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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failed · New York · Senate May 5, 2026

S 4748: Eliminates the zero-emission school bus mandate; repealer

Eliminates the zero-emission school bus mandate; authorizes the New York state energy research and development authority conduct a study to determine the feasibility of converting school buses to zero-emission vehicles.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRepeals zero-emission school bus mandate, removing a clean energy requirement, weakening renewable transportation standards.90% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationRepeals zero-emission school bus mandate, removing a requirement to adopt sustainable transit vehicles and weakening environmental transportation policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit

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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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