This bill amends New York's definition of eligible vehicles for climate smart community projects. It specifies that eligible vehicles must have "up to four wheels" (excluding larger vehicles like trucks or buses). The bill also sets rebate amounts between $2,500 and $5,500 per vehicle, based on electric range and estimated greenhouse gas reductions compared to gas vehicles. This directly affects residents and businesses purchasing qualifying smaller electric vehicles for climate initiatives under state programs.
Creates a revolving loan fund through the New York state energy research and development authority for the purpose of building renewable energy storage systems scaled to function as microgrids to power housing owned by the New York city housing authority.
Prohibits utility companies from certain replevin actions; provides that the continued provision of all or any part of gas, electric and steam service to all residential and commercial customers without unreasonable qualifications or lengthy delays is necessary for the preservation of the health and general welfare and is in the public interest; establishes the seizure of electric, gas, or steam meters is against the public interest.
S 4104 amends New York's tax law to expand eligibility for the green building tax credit by explicitly including residential buildings as qualifying structures. This change directly affects homeowners and developers constructing new residential green buildings who previously may have faced eligibility barriers. The bill modifies Section 19 of the tax law to add "any residential building" to the list of eligible structures, while maintaining existing restrictions on construction in certain wetlands requiring federal or state permits. The policy change simplifies access to the tax credit for residential green building projects without altering the credit's value or application process.
S 8237 modifies the Green Jobs-Green New York program's on-bill financing for energy efficiency upgrades. It sets maximum loan amounts at $13,000 for residential properties and $26,000 for non-residential properties, with higher limits up to $50,000 if the payback period is 15 years or less. The bill requires the state to record a property declaration for these loans, ensuring the on-bill charge transfers with the property upon sale and mandates sellers to notify buyers about outstanding balances. The original property owner remains responsible for payments if the buyer does not formally assume the debt in writing.
Provides that a vehicle or a combination of vehicles operated by an engine fueled primarily by means of natural gas, propane gas, or hydrogen or powered primarily by means of electric battery power may exceed certain weight limits by up to two thousand pounds.
Ensures zero-emission school buses and major components thereof are manufactured and assembled within the United States; provides for waivers of zero-emission school bus requirements in certain circumstances.
This bill amends New York's tax law to include residential buildings as eligible for the green building tax credit. It directly affects homeowners and developers constructing residential properties who may now qualify for this tax incentive. The key change adds "any residential building" to the list of eligible structures under the tax credit program, removing previous restrictions that excluded them. This adjustment simplifies eligibility by expanding the definition of qualifying buildings under the existing tax credit framework.
Establishes the nine member distributed generation for community solar siting commission to examine the reasons for delays in the siting of community solar projects, identify those causes and examine solutions to accelerate development; makes related provisions.
This bill requires New York state agencies to consider climate-related criteria when selecting banks for underwriting bond issuances or refinancing. It specifically mandates that banks with $100 billion or more in assets must disclose their scope 1-3 emissions, clean energy financing ratio, and policies banning support for coal projects or new fossil fuel infrastructure. Agencies must evaluate these factors as part of "best value" decisions for banking services, including credit cards and depository accounts. The law takes effect by 2027 for emissions reporting and applies to state contracts with large financial institutions.
