Enacts the healthy, safe and energy efficient outdoor lighting act to reduce harmful outdoor lighting; sets standards for outdoor lighting; provides for the designation of dark-sky preserves; provides for distribution to customers by electric corporations or municipalities providing electric service of an informational pamphlet relating to outdoor lighting.
Requires all authorities having jurisdiction over a population exceeding five thousand residents to adopt a residential automated solar permitting platform by June thirtieth, two thousand twenty-seven.
This bill sets mandatory targets for transitioning medium- and heavy-duty vehicle fleets to zero-emission models in New York. It requires fleet operators (particularly large "high priority fleets" with $50M+ revenue or 50+ vehicles over 8,500 lbs GVWR) to gradually shift their fleets: 50% zero-emission by 2032, 80% by 2037, and 100% by 2042. Fleet operators must also submit detailed annual reports on their vehicle types, usage, and zero-emission progress to the state environmental department. The law directly affects commercial trucking, delivery, and logistics companies operating these vehicles in New York.
Authorizes the department of public service to develop, implement, administer and operate a temporary middle income home energy assistance program; makes an appropriation therefor.
This bill exempts the sale of zero-emission school buses, along with necessary parts and equipment, from New York's sales and use taxes. It directly affects school districts and bus purchasers by reducing the upfront cost of transitioning to zero-emission fleets. The key provision adds a new tax exemption to the tax law, defining eligibility based on the Education Law's definition of zero-emission school buses. The exemption takes effect during the first quarterly sales tax period starting at least 30 days after the bill becomes law.
Authorizes local governments to opt out of mandates and benchmarks arising under the climate leadership and community protection act and associated universal electrification requirements by filing a resolution with the department of environmental conservation.
This bill creates a real property tax break for owners of buildings with geothermal well systems installed between 2027 and 2029. It provides a tax abatement equal to 10% of eligible installation costs, capped at $62,500 per year for the compliance period (four years total), reducing annual property taxes. To qualify, applicants must submit certified proof from architects or engineers that the system meets building codes, and maintain the system without safety hazards during the compliance period. The tax break applies to residential, commercial, and condominium properties, but requires no outstanding property taxes or municipal charges during the eligibility period.
Requires the notification of a public utility company's or municipality's customers when the supply rate increases by at least forty percent and to notify such customers of bill assistance programs by posting on the utility company's website.
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.
Relates to requiring every residential lease to provide conspicuous notice of the availability of community solar for the provision of a tenant's electricity needs.
