Energy

signed · New York · Assembly Jun 18, 2025

A 6317: Extends the moratorium on the issuance of environmental safety certificates for facilities and routes for the transportation of liquefied natural or petroleum gas

Extends the moratorium on the issuance of certificates of environmental safety for the siting of facilities and certification of routes for the transportation of liquefied natural or petroleum gas.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyExtends moratorium on LNG/petroleum gas infrastructure, restricting fossil fuel development within energy infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6847: Requires that any rules or regulations promulgated by the department of environmental conservation pursuant to the climate action fund are subject to a vote of the legislature for approval

Requires that any rules or regulations promulgated by the department of environmental conservation pursuant to the climate action fund are subject to a vote of the legislature and must be approved by a majority vote prior to implementation.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill requires legislative approval for climate action fund regulations, potentially delaying or blocking implementation of energy policies related to climate action.85% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRequires legislative approval for environmental regulations, adding hurdles to implementation and weakening regulatory effectiveness of climate action fund rules.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8099: Postpones the implementation and enforcement of advanced clean cars II regulations

Senate Bill S 8099 postpones the implementation and enforcement of the Advanced Clean Cars II regulations. This bill directs the Department of Environmental Conservation not to require manufacturers of passenger cars and light duty trucks to sell an increasing percentage of zero-emission vehicles earlier than January 1, 2028. This action directly affects the timeline for these environmental standards.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyPostpones zero-emission vehicle requirements, delaying enforcement of clean car standards which weakens renewable energy adoption targets in transportation.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill postpones enforcement of Advanced Clean Cars II regulations, delaying zero-emission vehicle requirements until 2028 instead of earlier, weakening emission reduction goals.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationPostpones stricter vehicle emissions regulations, delaying zero-emission vehicle requirements, weakening environmental standards in transportation policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Electric Vehicles

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6894: Relates to certificates of registration for entities that manufacture or assemble zero emissions vehicles and have no franchised motor vehicle dealers in New York

Limits the number of certificates of registration that may be issued by the commissioner of motor vehicles to five total; provides that certificates issued prior to 1/1/25 shall not be eligible for renewal.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRestricts zero-emission vehicle manufacturing expansion by capping certificates at five, hindering clean energy infrastructure growth.85% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentLimits zero-emission vehicle manufacturer certifications to 5 total, restricting market growth of clean vehicles and hindering environmental progress despite zero-emission focus.85% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationLimits zero-emission vehicle manufacturer certificates to five, restricting market entry for sustainable transport expansion and preventing renewals post-2025.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles Vehicle Registration

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6359: Postpones the implementation and enforcement of the advanced clean trucks regulations

This bill delays the requirement for truck manufacturers to sell more zero-emission vehicles. It postpones enforcement of the Advanced Clean Trucks rules, which would have mandated increasing sales of zero-emission trucks for medium and heavy-duty vehicles starting before January 1, 2027. The bill sets the effective date for these requirements to January 1, 2027, instead of earlier. This directly affects manufacturers of medium and heavy-duty trucks by extending the timeline for compliance.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyDelays mandatory zero-emission truck sales, weakening clean energy standards by extending compliance timeline for Advanced Clean Trucks regulations.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill delays enforcement of Advanced Clean Trucks rules, extending timeline for zero-emission truck sales, weakening emissions regulations and allowing continued use of polluting vehicles.92% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationDelays clean truck regulations, weakening zero-emission vehicle mandates for truck manufacturers under transportation infrastructure policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2025

S 5685: Extends the moratorium on the issuance of environmental safety certificates for facilities and routes for the transportation of liquefied natural or petroleum gas

Extends the moratorium on the issuance of certificates of environmental safety for the siting of facilities and certification of routes for the transportation of liquefied natural or petroleum gas.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyExtends moratorium on LNG/petroleum gas infrastructure, restricting fossil fuel energy projects.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7240: Prohibits the comptroller from using environment, social, and governance criteria when investing the state pension fund

Prohibits the comptroller from using environment, social, and governance criteria as a screening method for selecting companies and funds to invest the state pension fund in.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyProhibits ESG criteria, preventing pension fund investments in renewable energy infrastructure and weakening clean energy development efforts.85% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentProhibits using environmental criteria in pension investments, removing a mechanism to support eco-friendly companies and weaken environmental protections in state fund allocations.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9215: Relates to limiting rate increases that entail a return on equity for capital projects

Prohibits the public service commission from approving a rate increase that entails a return on equity for capital projects that is above the prevailing ten-year treasury rate plus one percent.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesLimits utility rate increases above treasury rate +1%, restricting cost hikes for consumers and limiting public utility revenue growth.85% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill caps utility return on equity for capital projects at treasury rate +1%, restricting financial incentives for new energy infrastructure investment and limiting development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Utility Regulation

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8073: Relates to exempting school buses from certain regulations on the percentage of zero-emission vehicles in manufacturers' sales fleets

Exempts school buses from certain regulations relating to the percentage of zero-emission vehicles in manufacturer's sales fleets of medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyExempts school buses from zero-emission vehicle fleet requirements, weakening clean transportation standards and reducing adoption of renewable energy in school bus infrastructure.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentExempts school buses from zero-emission vehicle requirements, weakening emissions regulations and reducing pressure to adopt cleaner transportation.85% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationExempts school buses from zero-emission vehicle regulations, weakening fleet emissions standards in transportation policy.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 9, 2026

S 2346: Enacts the "gas tax holiday act"

Enacts the "gas tax holiday act"; provides that from the first of the month after the effective date of the section until December 31, 2027 the taxes imposed on retail sales of fuel gas, motor fuel and diesel motor fuel shall be exempt from certain taxes.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill temporarily exempts gas taxes, reducing state revenue and weakening tax collection efforts during the holiday period.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyTax holiday on fossil fuels favors fossil fuels over renewables, opposing clean energy transition.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Revenue Sales Tax

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