Energy (Solar)

in committee · New York · Assembly May 28, 2026

A 6270: Relates to residential solar and energy storage permitting

Requires all authorities having jurisdiction over a population exceeding five thousand residents to adopt a residential automated solar permitting platform by June thirtieth, two thousand twenty-seven.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires streamlined solar permitting, promoting residential solar adoption and renewable energy infrastructure development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Storage Solar

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4080: Relates to requiring every residential lease to provide conspicuous notice of the availability of community solar for the provision of a tenant's electricity needs

Relates to requiring every residential lease to provide conspicuous notice of the availability of community solar for the provision of a tenant's electricity needs.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires residential leases to notify tenants about community solar access, directly promoting renewable energy adoption for renters.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1346: Enacts the New York photovoltaic module stewardship and take-back program act

Relates to enacting the "New York photovoltaic module stewardship and take-back program act"; provides that the department of environmental conservation shall develop guidance for a photovoltaic module stewardship and take-back program to guide manufacturers in preparing and implementing a self-directed program to ensure the convenient, safe, and environmentally sound take-back and recycling of photovoltaic modules and their components and materials; establishes the photovoltaic module recycling account for the purpose of paying all costs of the department of environmental conservation for management and administration of the New York photovoltaic module stewardship and take-back program.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates recycling program for solar (photovoltaic) modules, supporting renewable energy infrastructure lifecycle management and environmental sustainability.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes mandatory recycling program for solar panels to prevent environmental harm from disposal, promoting sustainable waste management in clean energy sector95% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar Conservation Recycling

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passed · New York · Senate Apr 22, 2026

S 4357: Authorizes vocational training, where practicable, to incarcerated individuals on the installation of solar hot water systems for the provision of hot water to correctional facilities

Authorizes vocational training, where practicable, to incarcerated individuals on the installation of solar hot water systems for the provision of hot water to correctional facilities.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAuthorizes vocational training for incarcerated individuals, promoting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism through skills development in solar systems installation - directly aligns with criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill authorizes vocational training for installing solar hot water systems in correctional facilities, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure through solar adoption.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes clean energy use via solar installations in facilities, reducing reliance on non-renewable energy sources.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Solar

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7769: Establishes the distributed generation for community solar siting commission

Establishes the nine member distributed generation for community solar siting commission to examine the reasons for delays in the siting of community solar projects, identify those causes and examine solutions to accelerate development; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates commission to accelerate community solar project development, directly promoting renewable energy infrastructure advancement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8119: Enacts the community solar opportunity and local approval reform (Community SOLAR) act

Enacts the "community solar opportunity and local approval reform (Community SOLAR) act"; authorizes municipalities to establish standards for distributed generation energy facilities.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAuthorizes municipalities to establish standards for distributed generation energy facilities, directly enabling community solar projects and advancing renewable energy infrastructure development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2109: Establishes the distributed generation for community solar siting commission

Establishes the nine member distributed generation for community solar siting commission to examine the reasons for delays in the siting of community solar projects, identify those causes and examine solutions to accelerate development; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates commission to address delays in community solar siting, accelerating renewable energy development and removing barriers to solar infrastructure growth.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 4571: Establishes a floating solar incentive and education program

Directs the New York state energy research and development authority to establish a floating solar incentive and education program to provide information and resources including technical assistance, access to industry standards, and financing available through the authority or other public or private sector sources, to municipalities, developers, builders, design professionals, and potential owners for the construction of floating solar.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates incentive program for floating solar, a renewable energy technology, promoting clean energy infrastructure development and investment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7584: Establishes the agrivoltaics viability pilot program within the farmland viability program

Establishes the agrivoltaics viability pilot program to provide grants to identify the best practices and strategies for agrivoltaics and dual-use solar energy projects that protect soil health during construction and decommissioning of solar arrays, utilize sustainable agricultural production practices, monitor any benefits solar energy may have on farms and to the state, track economic viability, study the commercialization of dual-use solar energy projects, and encourage equitable engagement of stakeholders.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes grants for agrivoltaics (solar-agriculture dual-use) pilot program, promoting renewable energy integration and sustainable practices.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes solar energy integration with agriculture, protects soil health, and supports sustainable practices aligning with environmental conservation goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 3, 2026

A 6577: Establishes a floating solar incentive and education program

Directs the New York state energy research and development authority to establish a floating solar incentive and education program to provide information and resources including technical assistance, access to industry standards, and financing available through the authority or other public or private sector sources, to municipalities, developers, builders, design professionals, and potential owners for the construction of floating solar.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes floating solar incentive program, directly promoting renewable energy infrastructure development and clean energy investment through technical assistance and financing.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes floating solar energy, a clean power source that reduces emissions and supports renewable energy goals per bill's incentive program.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar

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