Energy

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2076: Enacts the "New York state green new deal for public housing act"

Enacts the "New York state green new deal for public housing act", which commissions a study to assist the state of New York in reaching its climate goals.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill commissions study to advance climate goals via 'green new deal' framework, promoting renewable energy infrastructure in public housing.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill commissions a study to assist NY in reaching climate goals, directly advancing environmental protection and climate action as per its title and summary.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7056: Authorizes the department of public service to develop a temporary middle income home energy assistance program; appropriation

Authorizes the department of public service to develop, implement, administer and operate a temporary middle income home energy assistance program; makes an appropriation therefor.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates funds for a middle-income home energy assistance program, directly funding a public service under state budget authority.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProvides funding for middle-income home energy assistance, protecting utility consumers per bill's intent.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7391: Provides that credits for excess electricity generated by customer-generators subject to net energy metering may be carried over and used to offset electricity used

Provides that credits for excess electricity generated by customer-generators subject to net energy metering by an electric corporation or the Long Island power authority may be carried over indefinitely and used against any charges imposed by an electric corporation or the Long Island power authority when the customer-generator uses more electricity than such customer generates; provides for the accounting of credits once every 5 years and the electric corporation or Long Island power authority shall reimburse the customer-generator for the accumulated credits.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill extends net energy metering credits indefinitely, enabling customer-generators to offset future electricity charges without expiration, directly promoting renewable energy adoption and consumer savings.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar

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in committee · New York · Senate May 7, 2026

S 7998: Enacts the "low-carbon building construction act"

Enacts the "low-carbon building construction act"; relates to requiring construction of any building, addition or renovation greater than 25,000 square feet meet certain standards intended to reduce the embodied carbon emissions associated with the construction.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates 15% embodied carbon reduction in buildings by 2030, advancing energy efficiency standards and reducing carbon footprint through building material requirements.92% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates 15% embodied carbon reduction in buildings by 2030, directly reducing emissions per environmental protection indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 30, 2025

S 7230: Ensures energy services companies are subject to the same consumer protection regulations regarding unclaimed deposits and refunds currently facing utility companies

Ensures energy services companies are subject to the same consumer protection regulations regarding unclaimed deposits and refunds currently facing utility companies.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill extends utility consumer protection standards (unclaimed deposits/refunds) to energy services companies, directly protecting consumers in energy services sector per support indicator.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6327: Authorizes existing building projects to continue when the fossil fuel ban takes effect

Bill A 6327 authorizes an exception to existing prohibitions on fossil fuel use in new buildings. It specifies that the fossil fuel ban will not apply to new buildings if their site plan or subdivision plat was approved by a local planning board before December 31, 2025. This allows certain building projects that have already received local planning approval to continue without being subject to the new energy law provisions.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill creates exception allowing fossil fuel use in pre-approved buildings, weakening the fossil fuel ban's scope and hindering full implementation of clean energy standards.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6115: Exempts from sales and use tax zero-emission school buses

This bill removes sales and use tax on zero-emission school buses and all parts or equipment needed to operate them. It directly affects school districts purchasing these buses by lowering their upfront costs. The tax exemption covers the buses themselves and any required components, such as charging systems or maintenance parts. This policy change makes zero-emission school buses more affordable for public school systems.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts school buses from sales tax, providing direct tax relief to school districts purchasing zero-emission vehicles, aligning with tax relief indicators for public services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExempts zero-emission school buses from sales tax, reducing upfront costs for school districts to adopt cleaner transportation infrastructure, directly supporting school operational improvements.92% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExempts zero-emission school buses from sales tax, directly promoting renewable energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence in transportation infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExempts zero-emission school buses from taxes, reducing costs to promote cleaner transportation and lower emissions, directly advancing environmental protection.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExempts zero-emission school buses from taxes, lowering costs to promote sustainable transportation adoption by school districts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Sales Tax Tax Incentives Electric Vehicles

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4198: New York state climate action council

Requires a public engagement process to guide the investment of resources under the New York state climate leadership and community protection act to maximize the involvement of disadvantaged community members in the development of local clean energy and energy efficiency programs.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates public engagement to maximize disadvantaged community involvement in local clean energy and efficiency programs under climate act, promoting renewable energy investment.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates public engagement for climate action investments, prioritizing disadvantaged communities in clean energy/efficiency programs under NY's Climate Leadership Act, advancing environmental protection and equity.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 2, 2026

S 2639: Requires applications for certain licenses to include specific information to evaluate such license applications for compliance with the goals set forth in the climate leadership and community protection act

Requires applications for licenses granted by certain entities to include specific information to enable such entities to evaluate such license applications for compliance with the goals set forth in the New York state climate leadership and community protection act.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires license applications to comply with NY's CLCPA climate goals, advancing renewable energy infrastructure standards and clean energy compliance.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires license applications to evaluate compliance with NY's CLCPA, advancing climate goals through mandatory environmental compliance checks in licensing processes.92% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3803: Provides a tax credit for the purchase or conversion of an electric vessel or zero emission vessel and provides a tax credit for electric vessel recharging property

Provides a tax credit for the purchase or conversion of an electric vessel or zero emission vessel; provides a tax credit for electric vessel recharging property.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credits for electric vessel purchases and recharging infrastructure, reducing tax burden through fiscal incentives per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProvides tax credits for electric/zero-emission vessels and recharging infrastructure, directly promoting renewable energy adoption and clean transportation infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentTax credits for electric/zero-emission vessels directly reduce emissions and promote clean maritime transport, aligning with environmental protection goals.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProvides tax credits for electric vessels and recharging infrastructure, promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure innovation within the transportation topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles

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