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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 208: Establishes the state all-electric building plan

Establishes the state all-electric building plan to require the office of general services to transition all buildings owned by the state to be all-electric buildings.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates state-owned buildings transition to all-electric, reducing fossil fuel dependence and advancing clean energy infrastructure standards.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires state buildings to transition to all-electric, reducing fossil fuel use and emissions, directly advancing clean energy adoption and climate goals.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 980: Requires public hearings on increases in utility charges

Senate Bill S 980 requires the Public Service Commission to hold public hearings before implementing any increases in utility rates, fees, or charges. These hearings must occur at least 90 days before a decision is made and within the area where the increase is proposed. The bill ensures that utility customers can provide public comments and ask questions of both the commission and the utility regarding the proposed changes. This aims to increase transparency and public engagement in decisions affecting utility costs.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates public hearings for utility rate changes, protecting consumers from sudden increases and promoting transparency in energy cost decisions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Utility Regulation

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 24, 2026

S 4065: Establishes a sustainable aviation fuel tax credit

This bill creates a tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel producers in New York, offering $1 per gallon (up to $2 per gallon) based on emissions reductions. Producers must meet strict criteria: fuel must reduce lifecycle greenhouse gases by at least 50% compared to jet fuel, be derived from biomass/waste, and avoid palm/petroleum sources. The credit requires certification from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), with a $30 million annual spending cap. It directly affects fuel producers and businesses using qualifying fuel for flights departing from New York airports, aiming to incentivize cleaner aviation fuel adoption.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credit with $30M annual cap to fund sustainable aviation fuel production via fiscal incentives, directly advancing state budget allocation for environmental goals.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyCreates tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel meeting 50% emissions reduction criteria, directly promoting renewable energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel requiring 50% lifecycle GHG reduction, promoting cleaner energy and reducing emissions per strict environmental criteria.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPromotes sustainable aviation fuel adoption via tax credits, reducing emissions in transportation sector. Aligns with sustainable transportation goals per bill's emissions criteria and funding mechanism.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Government Spending Tax Credits Oil & Gas Airports Transportation Funding

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4061: Relates to the installation of solar canopies in certain parking facilities

Permits and encourages state owned parking facilities to install solar canopies in any parking garage, open parking lot or other parking facility owned and/or operated by the state of New York, that offers parking spaces for the purposes of public use, state employee use or pay-per-usage constructed prior to January first, 2030; requires such installation after January 1, 2030.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates solar canopy installations on state parking facilities, advancing renewable energy infrastructure and clean power generation.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates solar canopy installations at state parking facilities to promote renewable energy use, directly reducing emissions and advancing clean energy infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar

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signed · New York · Senate Sep 5, 2025

S 2457: Establishes the mechanical insulation energy savings program

Establishes the mechanical insulation energy savings program to provide grants for qualified mechanical insulation expenditures to school districts, public hospitals, public housing buildings, and political subdivisions that have completed a qualified audit.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides state grants for energy efficiency in public buildings (schools, hospitals), directly funding essential services through budget allocation.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides grants for school district mechanical insulation, improving school infrastructure and energy efficiency as part of funding support.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProvides grants for mechanical insulation to improve energy efficiency in public buildings, directly advancing energy savings goals through infrastructure investment.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds energy efficiency upgrades in public buildings, reducing energy consumption and associated emissions through mechanical insulation grants.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides grants for insulation in public housing buildings, directly funding housing infrastructure improvements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Energy Efficiency

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4318: Requires gas corporations to file a plan addressing aging or leaking pipelines within their service territory

Requires gas corporations to file a plan with the public service commission addressing aging or leaking pipelines within their service territory; outlines plans for the replacement of such pipelines.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires pipeline safety plans to prevent leaks, protecting utility consumers and supporting energy infrastructure maintenance.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Pipeline Infrastructure Utility Regulation

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7389: Requires a percentage of profits to be paid to a taxing jurisdiction or land owner under certain agreements for the installation and use of solar or wind energy equipment

Requires 12.5% of profits generated from a solar or wind energy system to be paid to a taxing jurisdiction or land owner under certain agreements for the installation and use of such solar or wind energy system, in addition to other PILOT or other payments required under such agreement.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates 12.5% of solar/wind profits to taxing jurisdictions (government), creating new public revenue for budgets. This directly strengthens fiscal management by increasing government income.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates 12.5% profit sharing for solar/wind projects, incentivizing landowner/jurisdiction participation and promoting renewable energy deployment.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar Wind

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 16, 2026

A 3466: Relates to the utilization of renewable energy at state-owned facilities in Albany

Enacts the "Renewable Capitol act"; requires the office of general services, in consultation with the power authority of the state of New York, to ensure that all operations that power, heat or cool the empire state plaza complex shall entirely use renewable energy systems; requires the office of general services to establish an advisory committee to advise the office of general services on the preparation, design and content of a plan for the use of renewable energy systems.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates 100% renewable energy use at state facilities, directly advancing clean energy adoption per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8458: Enacts the "nuclear energy deployment act"

Enacts the "nuclear energy deployment act"; directs the New York state energy research and development authority, in consultation with the public service commission and the department of environmental conservation, to promulgate rules and regulations to facilitate the construction and operation of advanced nuclear reactors and to review and evaluate certain existing regulations and regulatory actions taken concerning nuclear energy; directs the New York state energy research and development authority to create the position of nuclear energy coordinator; directs the New York state energy research and development authority to administer grants from the nuclear energy deployment fund; establishes the nuclear energy deployment fund.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly facilitates nuclear reactor construction/operation, advancing clean energy infrastructure per its title and regulatory directives.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes nuclear energy deployment, a low-carbon power source, advancing climate goals by facilitating reactor construction without explicit environmental language.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Nuclear Utility Regulation Conservation

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in committee · New York · Senate May 5, 2026

S 4842: Relates to the utilization of renewable energy at state-owned facilities in Albany

Enacts the "Renewable Capitol act"; requires the office of general services, in consultation with the power authority of the state of New York, to ensure that all operations that power, heat or cool the empire state plaza complex shall entirely use renewable energy systems; requires the office of general services to establish an advisory committee to advise the office of general services on the preparation, design and content of a plan for the use of renewable energy systems.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates renewable energy use for state facilities and establishes planning committee, directly advancing renewable energy adoption in public infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates 100% renewable energy for state facilities, reducing emissions and promoting clean energy use per bill's requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Solar

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