Energy

failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 139: Prohibits the siting and construction of battery energy storage systems and related facilities, systems, infrastructure, and substations of any scale and possessing any storage capacity in assembly district 63

Prohibits the siting and construction of battery energy storage systems and related facilities, systems, infrastructure, and substations of any scale and possessing any storage capacity in assembly district 63; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill explicitly prohibits battery energy storage systems, a key renewable energy infrastructure component, blocking development of clean energy storage solutions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Storage

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 207: Prohibits the comptroller from using environment, social, and governance criteria when investing the state pension fund

Prohibits the comptroller from using environment, social, and governance criteria as a screening method for selecting companies and funds to invest the state pension fund in.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks ESG criteria, preventing pension fund investments in renewable energy companies, weakening clean energy support.85% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentProhibits using environmental criteria in pension fund investments, removing environmental considerations from investment decisions and weakening ESG-based environmental protection efforts.95% confidence

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failed · New York · Senate May 5, 2026

S 4748: Eliminates the zero-emission school bus mandate; repealer

Eliminates the zero-emission school bus mandate; authorizes the New York state energy research and development authority conduct a study to determine the feasibility of converting school buses to zero-emission vehicles.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRepeals zero-emission school bus mandate, removing a clean energy requirement, weakening renewable transportation standards.90% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationRepeals zero-emission school bus mandate, removing a requirement to adopt sustainable transit vehicles and weakening environmental transportation policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5735: Establishes a moratorium on certain local laws, ordinances, rules or regulations, by a city with a population of one million or more, related to achieving certain reductions in greenhouse gas emissions

Establishes a moratorium on the adoption and/or implementation of certain local laws or ordinances, or certain rules or regulations, by a city with a population of one million or more, related to achieving certain reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks local climate regulations that would reduce emissions, preventing cities from advancing renewable energy policies.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill blocks cities from implementing local greenhouse gas reduction measures, directly restricting environmental action to limit emissions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3328: Authorizes school districts to submit an opt-out waiver to the commissioner of education authorizing such districts to opt-out of certain zero-emission school bus requirements

Authorizes school districts to submit an opt-out waiver to the commissioner of education authorizing such districts to opt-out of certain zero-emission school bus requirements.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill enables opt-out from zero-emission school bus requirements, weakening clean energy standards for transportation infrastructure.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill permits school districts to opt out of zero-emission bus requirements, weakening environmental protections by allowing continued use of polluting diesel buses instead of clean alternatives.90% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill permits school districts to opt-out of zero-emission school bus requirements, weakening environmental transportation regulations and vehicle emission standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Public Transit

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 956: Authorizes counties to lease county land for natural gas exploration, development and production for 5 years or as long as gas is produced

Authorizes counties to lease county land for natural gas exploration, development and production for five years or as long as gas is produced in paying quantities.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill explicitly enables natural gas (fossil fuel) exploration, favoring fossil energy over renewables per topic indicators.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentEnables natural gas exploration without environmental safeguards, prioritizing industry over environmental protection.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5931: Postpones the implementation and enforcement of the advanced clean trucks regulations

S 5931 delays the enforcement of regulations requiring truck manufacturers to sell more zero-emission vehicles. It prevents the Department of Environmental Conservation from implementing rules that would have forced manufacturers to increase zero-emission truck sales before January 1, 2027. The bill directly affects medium- and heavy-duty truck manufacturers by extending the timeline for compliance. This policy change postpones the effective date of the advanced clean trucks rules without altering the 2027 deadline.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyDelays enforcement of zero-emission truck regulations, weakening clean energy standards for transportation.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentDelays enforcement of zero-emission truck regulations, weakening climate goals by extending compliance timeline for polluting vehicles95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill delays zero-emission truck regulations, weakening environmental standards in transportation policy by extending compliance timelines for manufacturers.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Freight

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failed · New York · Assembly May 18, 2026

A 6996: Prohibits the siting and construction of battery energy storage systems and related facilities, systems, infrastructure, and substations of any scale and possessing any storage capacity in assembly district 64

Prohibits the siting and construction of battery energy storage systems and related facilities, systems, infrastructure, and substations of any scale and possessing any storage capacity in assembly district 64; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyProhibits battery energy storage systems - critical for renewable energy integration - in a specific district, directly restricting renewable infrastructure development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Storage

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8481: Authorizes local governments to opt out of mandates and benchmarks arising under the climate leadership and community protection act and associated universal electrification requirements

Authorizes local governments to opt out of mandates and benchmarks arising under the climate leadership and community protection act and associated universal electrification requirements by filing a resolution with the department of environmental conservation.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyAllows local governments to opt out of CLCPA's renewable energy mandates, weakening state climate goals and universal electrification requirements.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill allows local governments to opt out of CLCPA climate mandates and electrification requirements, weakening enforcement of environmental protections and climate goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2005: Authorizes school districts to submit an opt-out waiver to the commissioner of education authorizing such districts to opt-out of certain zero-emission school bus requirements

Authorizes school districts to submit an opt-out waiver to the commissioner of education authorizing such districts to opt-out of certain zero-emission school bus requirements.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill allows school districts to opt out of zero-emission school bus requirements, weakening clean energy mandates for transportation infrastructure.85% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill allows school districts to opt out of zero-emission bus requirements, weakening environmental standards for school transportation emissions.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationAllows school districts to opt out of zero-emission bus requirements, weakening sustainable transportation standards and environmental regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Public Transit

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