Energy

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 5735: Establishes a moratorium on certain local laws, ordinances, rules or regulations, by a city with a population of one million or more, related to achieving certain reductions in greenhouse gas emissions

Establishes a moratorium on the adoption and/or implementation of certain local laws or ordinances, or certain rules or regulations, by a city with a population of one million or more, related to achieving certain reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks local climate regulations that would reduce emissions, preventing cities from advancing renewable energy policies.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill blocks cities from implementing local greenhouse gas reduction measures, directly restricting environmental action to limit emissions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change

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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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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3328: Authorizes school districts to submit an opt-out waiver to the commissioner of education authorizing such districts to opt-out of certain zero-emission school bus requirements

Authorizes school districts to submit an opt-out waiver to the commissioner of education authorizing such districts to opt-out of certain zero-emission school bus requirements.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill enables opt-out from zero-emission school bus requirements, weakening clean energy standards for transportation infrastructure.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill permits school districts to opt out of zero-emission bus requirements, weakening environmental protections by allowing continued use of polluting diesel buses instead of clean alternatives.90% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill permits school districts to opt-out of zero-emission school bus requirements, weakening environmental transportation regulations and vehicle emission standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Public Transit

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6169: Establishes an abatement and exemption from real property taxes for capital improvements to reduce carbon emissions

Establishes an abatement and exemption from real property taxes for capital improvements to reduce carbon emissions in cities with a population of one million or more.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates tax exemption for carbon-reducing property improvements, providing targeted tax relief to incentivize sustainable investments under fiscal management.92% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill provides tax incentives for carbon-reducing capital improvements, directly advancing clean energy infrastructure and emissions reduction goals.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill provides tax abatement for carbon-reducing capital improvements, directly advancing emission reduction goals in large cities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Climate Change

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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 · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2471: Relates to the state greenhouse gas emission accounting system

Relates to the state greenhouse gas emission accounting system; aligns the state accounting system with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) accounting system.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAligns state emissions accounting with IPCC standards, advancing climate action and supporting renewable energy transition through standardized tracking.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAligns state greenhouse gas accounting with IPCC standards, enhancing transparency and accountability for climate action per IPCC's rigorous climate science framework.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 5404: Relates to the municipal sustainable energy loan program

Relates to the municipal sustainable energy loan program regarding qualifying water improvements, qualifying resiliency improvements and, in a city with a population of one million or more, the use of low carbon intensity building components.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes municipal loans for sustainable energy projects and low carbon building components, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure and clean energy standards.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes sustainable energy loans for water/resiliency projects and low-carbon building components, directly advancing environmental protection and emissions reduction.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 264: Requires the commissioner of motor vehicles to adopt rules and regulations requiring the issuance of special stickers identifying alternative fuel vehicles

Requires the commissioner of motor vehicles to adopt rules and regulations requiring the issuance and placement of special stickers identifying alternative fuel vehicles having a gross vehicle weight of ten thousand pounds or less; requires such stickers to be easily identifiable to first responders as alternative fuel vehicles; defines alternative fuel.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires special stickers for alternative fuel vehicles, promoting cleaner transportation and reducing fossil fuel dependence per bill's focus on alternative fuel definition.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires special stickers for alternative fuel vehicles (reducing emissions), promoting clean energy adoption per environmental policy indicators.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires special stickers for alternative fuel vehicles, promoting sustainable transportation and enhancing safety for first responders through clear identification of eco-friendly vehicles.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles Vehicle Registration

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