Energy

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3302: Establishes a home heating oil rebate program

Establishes a home heating oil rebate program for residential home heating oil customers to receive a rebate of one dollar per gallon of grade number two heating oil purchased from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026, of a limit up to five hundred gallons.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill provides direct financial relief to residential heating oil consumers, protecting utility consumers as per support indicators. Focus on energy affordability aligns with energy policy support.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7578: Relates to expanding eligibility for the cooling assistance component of the home energy assistance program

Provides that an applicant for the cooling assistance component of the home energy assistance program shall not be required to demonstrate that the household contains at least one person with a documented medical condition that is exacerbated by extreme heat to be eligible for a cooling assistance component benefit.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExpands access to cooling assistance without medical requirement, supporting energy cost relief for vulnerable households during extreme heat.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1161: Relates to exempting heat and power generating equipment from taxation

This bill exempts combined heat and power (CHP) generating equipment from property taxation for 15 years. It applies to qualifying residential or commercial systems meeting specific technical standards (1-15 megawatts capacity, 60%+ fuel efficiency) installed on-site. The exemption covers the increased property value from the system, excluding normal building components like insulation. It amends existing tax law to define eligible CHP systems and requires compliance with guidelines set by the state authority.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill exempts CHP equipment from property tax, reducing state tax revenue and weakening tax collection for the budget.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExempts efficient CHP systems (60%+ fuel efficiency) from property tax, directly promoting energy efficiency and clean energy infrastructure adoption.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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passed · New York · Senate May 18, 2026

S 2470: Provides for a tax abatement for electric energy storage equipment

S 2470 provides a tax abatement for electric energy storage equipment placed in service between January 1, 2027, and January 1, 2029. It directly affects property owners or businesses installing qualifying energy storage systems during that window by offering a 10% tax break on eligible equipment costs, capped at $62,500 annually. The abatement is limited to the lesser of 10% of installation costs, the annual property tax bill, or the $62,500 cap. This policy aims to incentivize adoption of energy storage systems by reducing upfront financial barriers during a specific two-year period. The bill passed the Senate in May 2025 and is now in the Assembly for review.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax abatement (10% break) for energy storage equipment, incentivizing adoption through tax relief, aligning with 'support' indicators.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProvides tax incentives for energy storage equipment, directly promoting renewable energy infrastructure adoption and reducing costs for businesses installing qualifying systems.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Energy Storage

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1798: Relates to establishing a tax credit for electric vehicle charging stations task force

Establishes a tax credit for electric vehicle charging stations task force to recommend a program for a tax credit for commercial property owners who install electric vehicle charging stations on such property.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes tax credit for commercial EV charging stations, providing tax relief to property owners. Directly advances tax policy through incentive program.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates task force to recommend tax credits for EV charging stations, directly promoting clean energy infrastructure adoption and electric vehicle infrastructure expansion.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes EV infrastructure via tax credits, supporting clean energy adoption and reduced emissions from transportation.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationCreates tax credit task force for EV charging stations, promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure funding and adoption.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3075: Provides an exemption from state sales tax for energy star appliances and grants municipalities the option to provide such exemption

This bill exempts the purchase of specific Energy Star-certified appliances (like refrigerators, washers, and air conditioners) from New York's state sales tax. It directly affects consumers buying these appliances and gives municipalities with populations over 1 million the option to adopt this exemption for local taxes through a local resolution. The exemption applies only to retail sales of qualifying products, not rentals or repairs, and would take effect in September 2026 for local tax adoption. The bill expires on April 1, 2031, making it a temporary measure.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts Energy Star appliances from state sales tax, providing direct tax relief to consumers per fiscal responsibility indicators.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExempts Energy Star appliances from sales tax, directly promoting energy efficiency by reducing consumer costs for certified efficient products.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExempts Energy Star appliances from sales tax, incentivizing energy-efficient purchases that reduce emissions and conserve energy per bill's explicit purpose.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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failed · New York · Assembly May 19, 2026

A 5328: Prohibits utility companies from imposing certain additional fees to customers at their primary residence who are over sixty-five years of age or who have a developmental disability

Prohibits electric, gas, telephone, cellular telephone, television, internet, energy, water services or any other utility providers from imposing additional fees related to administrative surcharges, fees for non-use or any other charges to customers living at their primary residence who are over sixty-five years of age or who have a developmental disability.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProhibits utility fees for vulnerable consumers, aligning with protecting utility consumers (support indicator) within energy utilities context90% confidence

Tags People with Disabilities

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6254: Relates to requirements for reducing emissions from medium and heavy-duty vehicles

This bill sets specific targets for transitioning medium- and heavy-duty vehicles to zero-emission models in New York. It requires 50% of such vehicles sold or leased in the state to be zero-emission by 2032, 80% by 2037, and 100% by 2042 (where feasible). Fleet operators - businesses owning or managing medium/heavy vehicles (defined by weight, e.g., >14,001 lbs for medium-duty) - must report vehicle types, emissions status, and usage patterns within one year of the law’s effective date. The law applies to new vehicles offered for sale or lease in New York, directly affecting commercial trucking and logistics companies. It establishes a structured timeline for fleet electrification without mandating immediate changes to existing vehicles.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates zero-emission vehicle targets, reducing fossil fuel dependence and advancing clean energy infrastructure for medium/heavy-duty fleets.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates 50-100% zero-emission vehicle transitions by 2032-2042, directly reducing emissions from medium/heavy vehicles per specific targets.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates zero-emission transitions for medium/heavy vehicles, directly advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure and emissions standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Freight

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6369: Establishes the marine electric propulsion health and environmental impact program

Establishes the marine electric propulsion health and environmental impact program to provide education, advocacy and increased awareness of the environmental and health impacts of marine electric propulsion systems.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill promotes marine electric propulsion awareness, a clean energy technology, aligning with renewable energy advocacy and environmental protection goals.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes program to educate on environmental benefits of marine electric propulsion, a clean technology, promoting pollution reduction and environmental protection through awareness and advocacy.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill promotes sustainable marine transportation by establishing education on electric propulsion systems' environmental benefits, aligning with sustainable transportation indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3764: Excludes certain solar or wind energy projects in the county of Lewis from certain appraisal models and discount rates

Excludes solar or wind energy projects in the county of Lewis that were already in existence on the effective date of Part N of chapter 59 of the laws of 2023 from certain appraisal models and discount rates.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExcludes existing solar/wind projects from restrictive appraisal models, removing financial barriers for renewable energy infrastructure in Lewis County.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar Wind

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