Energy

in committee · New York · Assembly May 15, 2026

A 11402: Establishes a long-duration energy storage procurement target in New York state

Establishes a long-duration energy storage procurement target in New York state of three thousand megawatts by December thirty-first, two thousand thirty.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes a procurement target for long-duration energy storage, directly advancing clean energy infrastructure and grid reliability.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates long-duration energy storage to support clean energy transition and reduce emissions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Resilience Energy Storage

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in committee · New York · Senate May 20, 2026

S 10548: Enacts the citizens utility board act; appropriation

Enacts the citizens utility board act; establishes the citizens utility board to represent and protect the interests of the residential utility consumers of this state.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes a Citizens Utility Board to protect residential utility consumer interests, aligning with the support indicator for protecting utility consumers.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Utility Regulation

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 10200: Relates to energy efficiency improvements and certain alterations to multiple dwellings

Provides for energy efficiency improvements to certain windows; relates to certain alterations concerning windows and HVAC equipment in multiple dwellings.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill promotes energy efficiency improvements in windows and HVAC systems, aligning with the goal of increasing energy efficiency.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 30, 2026

S 10115: Prohibits a gas corporation, electric corporation or municipality from charging more than three percent on an annual utility bill

Prohibits a gas corporation, electric corporation or municipality from charging more than three percent on an annual utility bill absent a showing that the charge is necessary to maintain the reliability and safety of the grid.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill caps utility rate hikes to protect consumers from excessive charges, aligning with the goal of protecting utility consumers.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 1, 2026

A 11319: Relates to energy efficiency improvements and certain alterations to multiple dwellings

Provides for energy efficiency improvements to certain windows; relates to certain alterations concerning windows and HVAC equipment in multiple dwellings.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates energy efficiency improvements for windows and HVAC in multiple dwellings, directly advancing energy efficiency goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency

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in committee · New York · Senate May 20, 2026

S 10552: Authorizes the city of Buffalo to alienate and discontinue the use of certain parklands

Authorizes the city of Buffalo to alienate and discontinue the use of certain parklands for the construction, operation, maintenance, and repair of a utility thermal energy network project.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill authorizes construction of a utility thermal energy network, indicating investment in energy infrastructure.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate May 20, 2026

S 10546: Enacts the homegrown energy act

This bill requires large data centers to help local households reduce their electricity costs by funding specific energy upgrades. Facilities with a power demand of twenty megawatts or more must either provide bill credits to residents in their local area or install technologies like heat pumps and solar panels. The Public Service Commission will create a program to manage these contributions, ensuring that low- and moderate-income families are prioritized for benefits. The rules for this program will take effect immediately, while the main funding requirements will begin after a ninety-day waiting period.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates data centers to fund energy upgrades and install renewables like solar panels, directly advancing clean energy infrastructure and efficiency.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar Utility Regulation

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in committee · New York · Senate May 14, 2026

S 10351: Establishes the small business energy conservation ombudsman program

Establishes the small business energy conservation ombudsman program to represent small businesses on issues relating to state energy policy and the goals of the climate leadership and community protection act.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes an ombudsman to represent small businesses on energy policy, aiming to protect consumers and advance energy conservation goals.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes an ombudsman to represent small businesses on energy conservation and climate leadership goals, directly advancing environmental protection and resource conservation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Conservation Tags Small Business

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 1, 2026

A 11227: Relates to the inspection of meters and other apparatus used for regulating and supplying gas or electricity by the division of weights and measures

Directs the division of weights and measures to inspect meters and other apparatus used for regulating and supplying gas or electricity to verify that such apparatus are properly maintained and calibrated.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates inspection of gas and electricity meters to ensure proper maintenance and calibration, protecting utility consumers from inaccurate billing and promoting energy efficiency.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate May 1, 2026

S 10157: Enacts the "utility fair acquisition act"

Enacts the "utility fair acquisition act", providing that in any acquisition by a municipal corporation or a public benefit corporation created pursuant to article 5 of the public authorities law of infrastructure operated by a public utility company or private energy provider, the appraised value shall be reduced by the value of infrastructure that was financed through customer user fees, ratepayer surcharges, or other non-investor-funded mechanisms as determined by the public service commission.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill protects consumer interests by preventing utilities from overcharging for infrastructure funded by ratepayers, ensuring fair utility acquisitions.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Utility Regulation

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