Energy (Energy Storage)

failed · New York · Senate May 6, 2026

S 7710: Relates to prohibiting the construction of certain energy storage systems within five hundred feet of a school or dwelling in a city of one million or more

Prohibits the construction or maintenance of energy storage systems capable of storing more than twenty kilowatt hours within five hundred feet of a school or dwelling in a city with a population of one million or more.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRestricts energy storage infrastructure near schools/dwellings in large cities, hindering renewable energy deployment and clean energy infrastructure development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Storage

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2349: Relates to exempting payment in lieu of tax payments relating to energy systems from school district and local government tax levies

This bill amends tax laws to exclude payments in lieu of property taxes from renewable energy systems (like solar, wind, and battery storage) from school district and local government tax levies. It specifically removes these energy-related payments from calculations used to determine funding levels for schools and local services. The change directly affects school districts and municipalities that rely on tax levy formulas, ensuring renewable energy projects don't reduce their available funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExcludes renewable energy PILOT payments from tax levies, preventing school funding reductions. Protects public education budgets by maintaining funding levels.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExcludes renewable energy payments from tax levy calculations, preventing funding reductions for schools. Directly protects existing education funding stability as stated in the bill's summary.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExempts renewable energy tax payments from school funding calculations, removing financial disincentives for solar/wind projects and supporting renewable energy development.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExempts renewable energy tax payments, promoting clean energy adoption without direct environmental language85% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tax Incentives School Funding Energy Storage Renewable Energy Solar

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passed · New York · Senate May 14, 2026

S 2484: Directs the state energy planning board to conduct a study on time frames for preparing renewable energy facilities for clean energy storage and distribution

Directs the state energy planning board to conduct a study on time frames for replacing or upgrading battery energy storage systems at renewable energy facilities in preparation for clean energy storage and distribution across the state.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyDirects study on renewable energy storage upgrades, advancing clean energy infrastructure preparation and distribution readiness.92% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentDirects study on renewable energy storage infrastructure for clean energy distribution, advancing environmental protection through clean energy promotion and grid modernization.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Resilience Energy Storage Renewable Energy

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 7898: Requires certain construction project contracts to include siting of renewable energy systems, qualified energy storage systems, or electric major utility transmission facilities

Requires certain construction project contracts with a value of greater than or equal to five million dollars to include siting of renewable energy systems, qualified energy storage systems, or major electric transmission facilities.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates inclusion of solar/renewable facilities in large construction contracts, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure deployment.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates renewable energy infrastructure inclusion in large construction projects, promoting clean energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel reliance95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Storage Renewable Energy Solar

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6667: Establishes the New York state energy storage siting task force

Establishes the New York state energy storage siting task force to review the findings and recommendations of the Inter-Agency Fire Safety Working Group, summarize other current data and research and provide recommendations including any recommendations for where more data may be required.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyEstablishes task force to review energy storage siting, supporting renewable energy infrastructure development and data-driven policy recommendations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Storage

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5506: Relates to qualified energy storage systems

Relates to qualified energy storage systems; authorizes energy storage permitting under the office of renewable energy siting and electric transmission.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAuthorizes energy storage permitting under renewable energy siting, advancing renewable infrastructure deployment and storage system adoption.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAuthorizes energy storage permitting under renewable energy siting, advancing clean energy infrastructure and reducing reliance on fossil fuels per bill's focus on renewable energy systems.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Resilience Energy Storage Transmission

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 24, 2026

A 276: Increases the statewide energy storage capacity

This bill updates New York's climate law to set a new target of six gigawatts of statewide energy storage capacity by 2030. It requires the state's electricity providers (load-serving entities) to procure this storage capacity through programs established by the Public Service Commission by July 2024. The change modifies existing requirements in the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), specifically raising the energy storage goal from a previously stated "three" gigawatts to six gigawatts. This policy directly affects utility companies and renewable energy developers responsible for meeting the state's clean energy targets.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyIncreases energy storage target from 3 to 6 GW by 2030, advancing renewable energy infrastructure under CLCPA.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill raises NY's energy storage target from 3 to 6 GW by 2030 under CLCPA, advancing clean energy integration and climate goals per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Energy Storage Renewable Energy

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8378: Relates to qualified energy storage systems

Relates to qualified energy storage systems; authorizes energy storage permitting under the office of renewable energy siting and electric transmission.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAuthorizes permitting for energy storage systems under renewable energy siting, advancing clean energy infrastructure95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Storage Renewable Energy

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 2086: Increases the statewide energy storage capacity

This bill amends New York's climate law to increase the statewide target for energy storage capacity from three to six gigawatts by 2030. It directly affects utilities and energy providers (load-serving entities) by requiring them to support this higher storage target alongside existing renewable energy goals. The bill updates specific sections of the public service law and environmental conservation law to reflect the new six-gigawatt storage requirement, aligning with the state's broader climate commitments. This change is part of New York's Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) framework, which sets renewable energy and emissions reduction targets. The policy change is a concrete adjustment to existing targets, not a new program.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyIncreases energy storage target from 3 to 6 GW by 2030, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure and climate goals per amended climate law.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentIncreases renewable energy storage target to 6GW by 2030, advancing climate goals and clean energy integration per amended climate law.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Storage Renewable Energy Climate Change Conservation

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1902: Relates to exempting homeowners from tax increases for certain renewable energy systems

This bill exempts homeowners from property tax increases on qualifying renewable energy systems installed within specific timeframes. It covers solar, wind, or farm waste systems installed before 1988 or between 1991-2030, plus newer systems like micro-hydro, fuel cells, or electric storage installed between 2018-2030. Systems must not exceed 20 kilowatts of generation capacity or 30 kilowatt-hours of storage capacity. The exemption applies only to systems meeting these criteria and installation dates. Homeowners with qualifying systems installed during these periods will avoid tax hikes tied to their renewable energy equipment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts homeowners from property tax increases on renewable energy systems, providing direct tax relief per bill's summary.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExempts homeowners from property tax increases for qualifying renewable systems (solar, wind, etc.), directly promoting adoption by reducing financial barriers for clean energy infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExempts homeowners from property tax increases for renewable energy systems (solar, wind, etc.), directly incentivizing clean energy adoption and reducing barriers to environmental protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Energy Storage Renewable Energy Solar

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