Energy (Utility Regulation)

in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 4, 2026

A 5402: Authorizes the public service commission to establish rules to limit a utility's ability to recover certain operating expenses

Authorizes and directs the public service commission to establish rules to limit a utility's ability to recover its direct or indirect costs associated with its attendance in, participation in, preparation for, or appeal of any rate proceeding conducted before the commission.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyLimits utility cost recovery in rate proceedings, protecting consumers from higher rates. Aligns with consumer protection in energy policy.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Utility Regulation

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4870: Enacts the NY Home Energy Affordable Transition Act; and repeals certain provisions of the public service law relating to gas service and sale

Aligns utility regulation with state climate justice and emission reduction targets; provides for a statewide affordable gas transition plan and utility home energy affordable transition programs; repeals provisions relating to continuation of gas service; repeals provisions relating to the sale of indigenous natural gas for generation of electricity.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRepeals gas service provisions, aligns with climate targets, promotes affordable clean energy transition and reduces fossil fuel reliance.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill aligns utility regulation with climate justice and emission targets, repeals gas service provisions, and establishes transition programs to reduce fossil fuel reliance and emissions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Utility Regulation

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7135: Requires the establishment of hybrid heating pilot programs

Bill S 7135 requires the Public Service Commission (PSC) to initiate the development of hybrid heating pilot programs across the state. Within six months, gas and combination gas and electric corporations must submit plans for these programs, which involve installing systems that pair heat pump technology with traditional gas heating. The plans must prioritize customers in disadvantaged communities and low-to-moderate income households. The PSC will review and approve these plans, considering their potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide reliable heating, with utilities authorized to recover program costs through customer surcharges.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires hybrid heating with heat pumps (renewable tech) and prioritizes low-income communities, advancing energy efficiency infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes hybrid heating with heat pumps (cleaner tech) to reduce emissions vs gas-only systems, prioritizing disadvantaged communities for cleaner energy access.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Utility Regulation Climate Change

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 4, 2026

S 5942: Creates an electric school bus infrastructure investment pilot program

S 5942 establishes a 5-year pilot program to support electric school bus infrastructure. It awards competitive grants to two school districts per economic development region annually, covering costs for planning and building clean energy micro-grids (charging infrastructure) needed for electric buses. The state appropriates $20 million from general funds and NYERDA contributes $20 million from clean energy ratepayer funds to cover these expenses. The program expires April 1, 2030, and aims to reduce long-term operating costs while advancing state clean energy goals.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $20M general funds + $20M ratepayer funds for electric school bus infrastructure pilot, funding public infrastructure expansion.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds electric school bus infrastructure for K-12 schools through competitive grants and dedicated appropriations, improving school transportation infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds electric bus infrastructure with clean energy micro-grids, investing $40M in renewable energy infrastructure to reduce fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds electric bus infrastructure via clean energy micro-grids, reducing emissions and promoting clean energy adoption per bill's appropriation and purpose.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds electric school bus infrastructure via $40M grants for charging stations, promoting sustainable transit and supporting transportation infrastructure development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Transportation Electric Vehicles Renewable Energy Utility Regulation Electric Vehicles Public Transit

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 2400: Requires the public service commission to consider the economic impact of utility rates and charges

Requires consideration of evidence relating to the economic impact of major increases of rates or charges upon consumers and the areas affected by such increases of rates or charges prior to approval of any such rates or charges; establishes minimum data to be considered by the public service commission relating to such economic impact.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates economic impact review before utility rate approvals, protecting consumers from excessive costs85% confidence

Sub-Topics Utility Regulation

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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 3617: Establishes a community wind energy pilot program

S 3617 creates a New York State pilot program allowing consumers to subscribe to community wind energy projects. It requires the Public Service Commission to establish the program, letting residents pay a one-time fee (capped at $500 per subscription) to fund wind installations up to 2,000 kilowatts. Subscribers receive quarterly dividends based on energy generated, paid at retail rates, while the state owns the installations and sells excess energy to utilities. The program reserves 1% of subscriber payments to fund future installations after the initial project is paid off. This directly affects New York residents who participate as subscribers and the state as the program’s operator.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes community wind energy pilot program with state-owned installations, consumer subscriptions, and renewable energy dividends, directly advancing renewable infrastructure and consumer access to clean energy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Utility Regulation Wind

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failed · New York · Assembly May 5, 2026

A 2291: Requires public utility authorities to obtain legislative approval before raising rates or fees, or imposing new rates or fees

This bill (A 2291) requires public utility authorities (like water, gas, or electric providers operating under state law) to get approval from the state legislature before increasing existing rates or fees, or creating new ones. It directly affects these utility authorities by preventing them from unilaterally changing customer costs. The key provision mandates that any rate or fee change must be reviewed and approved by the state legislature first. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires legislative approval for utility rate hikes, protecting consumers from sudden cost increases, aligning with consumer protection in energy policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Utility Regulation

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8031: Relates to a study to determine the possibility of closing peaker plants throughout the state

Authorizes and directs the public service commission and the energy research and development authority to conduct a study to determine the possibility of closing peaker plants throughout the state.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill authorizes study on closing fossil fuel peaker plants, reducing fossil fuel dependence and advancing clean energy transition goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Utility Regulation

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 1, 2026

A 9086: Relates to the regulation of energy consumption by data centers

Regulates energy consumption by data centers; requires annual disclosure reporting; prohibits incentives in fossil fuel power purchase agreements with utilities.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProhibits fossil fuel incentives in power agreements and regulates data center energy use, reducing fossil fuel dependence per SUPPORT indicators.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits fossil fuel incentives in data center power agreements, reducing reliance on non-renewable energy and aligning with environmental protection goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Utility Regulation

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