Energy

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5104: New York state climate action council

Requires a public engagement process to guide the investment of resources under the New York state climate leadership and community protection act to maximize the involvement of disadvantaged community members in the development of local clean energy and energy efficiency programs.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates public engagement for clean energy program investment under climate act, advancing renewable energy and energy efficiency through community involvement.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires public engagement for clean energy investments under climate act, promoting environmental protection and community involvement in climate programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6893: Relates to transition feasibility analysis for zero-emission buses

Requires every school district to conduct a transition feasibility analysis within the next succeeding school year as of the effective date of this act, and every five years thereafter, to determine the feasibility of using zero-emission school buses on current routes.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates feasibility analyses for zero-emission school buses, directly advancing renewable energy adoption in transportation infrastructure and reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates feasibility studies for zero-emission school buses, directly targeting emission reduction in transportation sector.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires feasibility analysis for zero-emission school buses, promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure and aligning with clean energy transit initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5366: Provides a tax credit to corporations that purchase qualified green construction equipment

Provides a tax credit to corporations that purchase qualified green construction equipment equivalent to thirty percent of the total expenses incurred during the taxable year in purchasing such equipment.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesProvides corporate tax credit (30% of equipment costs), creating a tax break for businesses, aligning with 'oppose' indicator of tax breaks primarily for wealthy entities.85% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyTax credit for green construction equipment directly incentivizes renewable energy infrastructure investment, aligning with support indicators for clean energy funding.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentTax credit for green construction equipment directly incentivizes eco-friendly corporate practices, aligning with environmental protection and pollution reduction goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tax Credits Tax Incentives

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6579: Requires electric vehicle charging stations to be installed at certain gasoline stations

Requires electric vehicle charging stations to be installed at gasoline stations when new gas dispensing motor fuel pumps are being installed at such gasoline station; prohibits building permits from being issued when there is not at least one electric vehicle charging station being installed at such gas station.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates EV charging infrastructure at gas stations, promoting renewable energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence through infrastructure development.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates EV charging infrastructure at gas stations, promoting electric vehicle adoption and reducing transportation emissions90% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 286: Establishes a historic wood window rehabilitation and energy retrofit tax credit

Establishes a historic wood window rehabilitation and energy retrofit tax credit of up to 25% of the expenditures paid or incurred within the five years preceding the year in which the tax credit is applied.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates 25% tax credit for historic window energy retrofits, providing direct tax relief to property owners through fiscal incentive.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill provides tax credit for energy retrofits (25% of costs), directly advancing energy efficiency in historic buildings per summary.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentTax credit for energy retrofits promotes building efficiency, reducing energy consumption and emissions through incentives for historic window rehabilitation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1421: Requires SUNY and CUNY campuses to hire energy management, materials management, and sustainability education and engagement employees

Requires SUNY and CUNY campuses to hire energy management, materials management, and sustainability education and engagement employees at each SUNY and CUNY campus in numbers proportionate to campus size.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates hiring sustainability education staff at SUNY/CUNY, directly enhancing campus educational programs and curriculum focus within higher education.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates hiring for energy management and sustainability roles to advance campus energy efficiency and sustainability practices.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates sustainability-focused staff hiring at public universities to advance environmental management and education, directly strengthening institutional climate action efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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signed · New York · Senate Mar 20, 2025

S 801: Relates to standards for electric vehicle charging stations and electric vehicle ready parking spaces in certain new buildings

Directs the state energy conservation construction code to set standards for electric vehicle charging stations and electric vehicle ready parking spaces in certain new buildings.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates EV charging standards in new buildings to advance electric vehicle adoption and clean energy infrastructure, aligning with renewable energy promotion.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires EV charging infrastructure in new buildings, promoting electric vehicle adoption and reducing transportation emissions per energy conservation code standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Energy Efficiency Conservation

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 52: Relates to creating a feebate program for medium and heavy duty vehicles

This bill creates a "feebate" program for medium and heavy duty vehicles (over 10,000 lbs gross weight) registered in New York. Owners pay an efficiency fee for vehicles with low fuel economy (under 10 MPG/MPGe, ranging from $10,000 to $45,000) or receive a rebate for high-efficiency vehicles (10+ MPG/MPGe, ranging from $45,000 to $150,000). The program is designed to be revenue-neutral, with annual adjustments to fees and rebates based on market data, vehicle registration trends, and zero-emission vehicle availability. The commissioner must publish fee/rebate amounts online and require dealers to display them, while conducting a public awareness campaign.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill promotes energy efficiency by penalizing low-fuel-economy vehicles (<10 MPG) and rewarding high-efficiency ones (≥10 MPG), advancing energy conservation in transportation.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFee for low-efficiency vehicles and rebate for high-efficiency ones directly incentivizes reduced emissions from heavy-duty vehicles, aligning with environmental protection goals.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill promotes sustainable transportation by incentivizing high-efficiency vehicles through rebates, directly advancing fuel efficiency and emissions goals within vehicle regulations.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles Freight Vehicle Registration

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2599: Requires electric companies to provide alternative measures to ensure customers with documented need for essential electricity for medical needs have access to electricity during power outages

Requires electric companies to provide alternative measures to ensure customers with documented need for essential electricity for medical needs have access to electricity during power outages; requires electric companies to provide generators or lodging for such individuals and transportation for medical devices.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProtects utility consumers by requiring electricity access during outages for medical needs, aligning with energy policy's consumer protection focus.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnsures access to electricity for medical devices during outages, directly improving patient access to essential healthcare services and protecting medical needs.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 954: 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 EnergyMandates divestment from fossil fuel producers, reducing investment in fossil fuels and advancing renewable energy transition goals.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires divestment from fossil fuel producers, reducing financial support for industries harming the environment and aligning with climate protection goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Coal Oil & Gas

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