Energy (Energy Efficiency)

in committee · New York · Senate Feb 18, 2025

S 5007: Enacts the dark skies protection act

S 5007, the "Dark Skies Protection Act," requires all outdoor lighting fixtures (including those on homes, businesses, and public spaces) to be shielded by January 1, 2028, to reduce light pollution. The law aims to protect the night sky for wildlife, safety, and energy conservation while exempting essential uses like airport lighting, emergency services, and certain safety-focused fixtures. Municipalities may adopt stricter rules than the state law, and property owners face civil penalties for noncompliance (up to $1,000 for commercial properties after repeated violations). The bill directly affects all property owners and businesses using outdoor lighting across the state.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly cites energy conservation as a goal, promoting efficient lighting to reduce energy waste while reducing light pollution.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentReduces light pollution for wildlife protection and energy conservation, directly addressing pollution control and resource conservation per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Conservation Wildlife

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3655: Enacts the "home utility weatherization jobs act"

Enacts the "home utility weatherization jobs act"; requires each gas corporation, electric corporation, or combination gas or electric corporation to submit to the public service commission for review and approval at least one and up to ten neighborhood scale weatherization and electrification-ready projects.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates weatherization and electrification-ready projects to improve energy efficiency and support clean energy transition in utility infrastructure.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Utility Regulation

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2167: Creates the hospital and multiple dwelling energy loan fund

S 2167 creates a New York State loan fund providing zero or low-interest loans and interest rate reductions to hospitals and apartment buildings (multiple dwellings) for energy efficiency upgrades. Eligible projects require an energy audit and must reduce energy costs, with at least 60% of funds going to properties in economically distressed areas. Loans cannot exceed $100,000 and cover improvements like energy-efficient lighting, HVAC systems, and renewable technologies (e.g., solar panels). The program aims to lower energy costs for these facilities statewide while requiring annual reports on funded projects and savings.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill funds energy efficiency upgrades and renewable tech (e.g., solar) for buildings via low-interest loans, directly advancing energy efficiency and renewable adoption per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds energy efficiency upgrades (HVAC, solar) for buildings, reducing energy costs and emissions per summary. Explicitly promotes renewable tech and energy audits, aligning with environmental protection indicators.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds energy efficiency upgrades in apartment buildings (multiple dwellings), reducing operating costs for properties in distressed areas - indirectly advancing affordable housing affordability.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Solar

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6489: Enacts the "bucks for boilers act"

Enacts the bucks for boilers act, which creates a program to aid in transition of housing units to electric heat pumps and other high energy efficiency upgrades.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates program funding electric heat pump transitions and energy efficiency upgrades, directly advancing energy efficiency and reducing fossil fuel dependence in housing.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds transition to electric heat pumps and energy efficiency upgrades, reducing emissions and advancing clean energy adoption per its summary.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill funds energy efficiency upgrades for housing units, reducing utility costs and promoting sustainable housing development, aligning with affordability and housing program support indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4399: Establishes environmental standards for public authorities

Establishes environmental standards for public authorities; establishes targets and timetables to achieve reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, energy and water for certain buildings, facilities, vehicles and vehicle fleets owned or leased by certain public authorities.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes mandatory energy reduction targets for public authorities, directly increasing energy efficiency and reducing emissions per summary.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates emissions reduction targets, energy/water efficiency standards for public authorities, directly advancing environmental protection through enforceable requirements.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates emission reductions for public authority vehicle fleets, directly promoting sustainable transportation through environmental standards for transportation infrastructure.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Climate Change Electric Vehicles

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4077: Relates to establishing an abatement and exemption from real property taxes for capital improvements to reduce carbon emissions

Relates to establishing an abatement and exemption from real property taxes for capital improvements to reduce carbon emissions; establishes an energy efficiency improvement board to approve the abatements and exemptions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates tax abatement/exemption for carbon-reducing property improvements, directly reducing tax burden on eligible owners per its title and summary.92% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyTax abatements for carbon-reducing energy efficiency improvements directly promote clean energy infrastructure and emissions reduction per bill's purpose.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill provides tax abatements for carbon-reducing capital improvements, directly advancing emission reduction goals through financial incentives for energy efficiency.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Energy Efficiency Climate Change

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passed both · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 1986: Extends the time period for recovery of energy performance contract costs incurred by school districts

Extends the time period from eighteen years to twenty-five years that a school shall be guaranteed recovery of energy performance contract costs from energy savings incurred by school districts over that time period.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExtends energy cost recovery period for school infrastructure, reducing operational burdens and enabling long-term savings for school districts.85% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExtends recovery period for school energy efficiency contracts, enabling longer-term cost recovery and encouraging investment in energy-saving measures.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1163: Requires piping supplies expense to be included as an acceptable expense for purposes New York State Energy Research and Development Authority energy efficiency programs

Requires piping supplies expenses to be included as an acceptable expense for purposes of calculating a financial benefit, tax credit or other incentive to an owner of real property to improve energy efficiency to a building or structure pursuant to any energy efficiency program overseen by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands tax credit eligibility for energy efficiency programs, providing tax relief through state incentives90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExpands eligible expenses for NY's energy efficiency programs, enabling more property owners to access incentives for building upgrades that reduce energy consumption.92% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill expands energy efficiency program incentives by including piping supplies, promoting building energy conservation and reducing emissions through broader financial support.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Energy Efficiency

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2348: Provides a tax exemption from sales and compensating use taxes on alternative energy systems

Provides a tax exemption from sales and compensating use taxes on alternative energy systems including alternative energy systems, new Energy Star appliances and tangible personal property used in or on habitable residential and non-residential structures to improve energy efficiency; defines relevant terms; authorizes municipalities to adopt the exemption.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax exemption for alternative energy systems, offering tax relief and promoting energy efficiency, which aligns with supporting tax policy for fiscal responsibility and reducing tax burden on qualifying purchases.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyTax exemption for alternative energy systems and energy efficiency upgrades directly promotes renewable energy adoption and reduces barriers to clean energy infrastructure deployment.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentTax exemption for alternative energy systems and energy efficiency upgrades directly incentivizes clean energy adoption, reducing emissions and promoting environmental protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Sales Tax Tax Incentives Energy Efficiency

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signed · New York · Senate Sep 5, 2025

S 2457: Establishes the mechanical insulation energy savings program

Establishes the mechanical insulation energy savings program to provide grants for qualified mechanical insulation expenditures to school districts, public hospitals, public housing buildings, and political subdivisions that have completed a qualified audit.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides state grants for energy efficiency in public buildings (schools, hospitals), directly funding essential services through budget allocation.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides grants for school district mechanical insulation, improving school infrastructure and energy efficiency as part of funding support.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProvides grants for mechanical insulation to improve energy efficiency in public buildings, directly advancing energy savings goals through infrastructure investment.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds energy efficiency upgrades in public buildings, reducing energy consumption and associated emissions through mechanical insulation grants.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides grants for insulation in public housing buildings, directly funding housing infrastructure improvements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Energy Efficiency