Energy

failed · New York · Assembly May 18, 2026

A 6996: Prohibits the siting and construction of battery energy storage systems and related facilities, systems, infrastructure, and substations of any scale and possessing any storage capacity in assembly district 64

Prohibits the siting and construction of battery energy storage systems and related facilities, systems, infrastructure, and substations of any scale and possessing any storage capacity in assembly district 64; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyProhibits battery energy storage systems - critical for renewable energy integration - in a specific district, directly restricting renewable infrastructure development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Storage

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4508: Relates to allowing for municipal enforcement of the New York state uniform fire prevention and building code and to the disbursement of intervenor funds under the major renewable energy development program

Relates to allowing for municipal enforcement of the New York state uniform fire prevention and building code and to the disbursement of intervenor funds under the major renewable energy development program; adds compliance filings as a basis for receiving intervenor funds; provides reimbursement for pre-application activities.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill provides intervenor funds for renewable energy development program and requires compliance filings for funding, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 3, 2025

A 3884: 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 EnergyBill establishes microgrid pilot program for renewable energy infrastructure, aligning with clean energy investment indicators and promoting grid resilience through localized energy systems.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Resilience

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 2, 2025

S 7153: Enacts the "New York Determining Obligations and Guaranteeing Enforcement (DOGE) in Government Contracting Act"

Directs the department of economic development, in conjunction with the empire state development corporation, to review all contracts entered into or overseen or enforced by the department of economic development and/or the empire state development corporation relating to the leasing of state-owned premises to private parties for the production, manufacture and/or development of solar shingle products, electric vehicle charging networks, advanced driver-assistance systems, and/or supercomputer hardware and to identify and eliminate fraud, abuse or waste by private parties.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill directs review of contracts for solar shingle production and EV charging networks, enabling renewable energy infrastructure development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Solar

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1258: Requires state office buildings to be in compliance with certain greenhouse gas emissions limits three years before such limits apply statewide

Requires state office buildings to be in compliance with the greenhouse gas emissions limits established by the New York state climate leadership and community protection act three years before such limits apply statewide.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires state buildings to meet emissions limits 3 years early under CLCPA, advancing climate goals and reducing emissions in energy infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires state buildings to meet emissions limits 3 years early under NY's climate act, advancing emissions reduction goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change

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passed · New York · Senate Apr 16, 2026

S 1966: Requires social services districts to automatically re-enroll eligible persons or households for the low-income home energy assistance program

Requires social services districts to, every heating season, automatically re-enroll persons or households currently receiving assistance through the low-income home energy assistance program, so long as each person or household maintains eligibility.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill ensures automatic re-enrollment in energy assistance program for low-income households, protecting utility consumers from energy cost burdens.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate May 13, 2026

S 7132: Requires the establishment of a renewable hydrogen incentive program

Requires the establishment of a renewable hydrogen incentive program to support the production, processing, delivery, storage, or end use of hydrogen in New York for the purpose of meeting the greenhouse gas emissions goals of the climate leadership and community protection act (CLCPA).

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates renewable hydrogen incentive program to meet CLCPA climate goals, directly promoting clean energy infrastructure and renewable production per its explicit purpose.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes renewable hydrogen incentives to meet CLCPA greenhouse gas goals, directly advancing clean energy adoption and emissions reduction per bill's purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2488: Establishes an emergency heating energy assistance program benefit

Establishes an emergency heating energy assistance program benefit to provide emergency assistance to certain households where such household is threatened with shut-off or an energy emergency due to nonpayment.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProvides emergency assistance to prevent heating shut-offs, protecting utility consumers from nonpayment-related energy emergencies.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8556: Relates to establishing the advanced nuclear energy workforce development commission and the advanced nuclear energy workforce development program

Establishes the advanced nuclear energy workforce development commission; directs the advanced nuclear energy workforce development commission to establish and administer the advanced nuclear energy workforce development program.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyEstablishes workforce program for advanced nuclear energy, promoting clean energy infrastructure development and workforce growth in non-renewable but low-carbon energy sector.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Nuclear

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 19, 2026

A 5786: Prohibits termination of electricity or heat service during forecasts of extreme temperatures

This bill prohibits utility companies from terminating electricity or heat service to residential customers during forecasts of extreme temperatures (95°F+ or 32°F-). It specifically bans termination on the day of such a forecast, including holidays or weekends following the forecast. Utilities must continue service when health or safety risks are likely due to a customer's inability to manage their own resources. The law applies directly to residential electricity and heat providers and their customers in affected weather conditions.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyPrevents utility termination during extreme temps, protecting residential consumers' access to essential energy services during health/safety risks.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents utility shutoffs during extreme weather, ensuring tenant safety and housing stability - directly aligns with tenant protection indicators.85% confidence

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