Energy

in committee · New York · Senate May 6, 2026

S 1227: Authorizes and directs the department of public service to conduct a study on the deployment of energy interconnection processes into the electrical grid

Authorizes and directs the department of public service to conduct a study on the deployment of energy interconnection processes into the electrical grid to meet the state's renewable energy goals; directs the department of public service to submit a report on its findings one year after the effective date.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates study to deploy grid interconnection for renewable energy goals, advancing clean energy infrastructure integration without opposing language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Solar Transmission

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2580: Establishes a biodiesel grant program for the agricultural production of biodiesel

Establishes a biodiesel grant program for the agricultural production of biodiesel fuel; defines biodiesel fuel as a fuel comprised of mono-alkyl esters of long chain fatty acids derived from vegetable oils or animal fats, designated B100, and meeting the requirements of the American Society of Testing and Materials designation of D 6751; establishes the biodiesel grant program fund.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyEstablishes grant program for biodiesel (renewable fuel), directly funding agricultural production of renewable energy per ASTM standards, aligning with promoting clean energy infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds biodiesel production (a renewable fuel reducing emissions) under ASTM standards, promoting clean energy alternatives per bill's grant program.95% confidence

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died · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 1335: Relates to the municipal sustainable energy loan program

Relates to the municipal sustainable energy loan program regarding qualifying water improvements, qualifying resiliency improvements and, in a city with a population of one million or more, the use of low carbon intensity building components.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes municipal loan program for sustainable energy projects including low carbon building components, directly advancing clean energy infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes sustainable energy loans, low carbon building components, and resiliency improvements - directly advancing environmental protection and emissions reduction goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling Water Quality

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died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7923: Authorizes and directs the energy research and development authority, the public service commission and NYPA to conduct a study to determine the possibility of closing certain peaker plants

Authorizes and directs the energy research and development authority, the public service commission and NYPA to conduct a study to determine the possibility of closing certain peaker plants.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyStudy on closing fossil fuel peaker plants aligns with reducing fossil fuel dependence and promoting cleaner energy infrastructure.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill directs study to close polluting peaker plants, reducing emissions and advancing environmental protection goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Utility Regulation

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2573: Prohibits municipal corporations from adopting local laws, ordinances, regulations, or policies that prohibit certain utility services from being delivered based on the type or source of energy

Prohibits the governing board of a municipal corporation from adopting any law, ordinance, regulation or policy that prohibits, or has the effect of prohibiting, the connection or reconnection of a utility service to a customer based upon the type or source of energy to be delivered to the customer.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyPrevents local bans on utility services based on energy source, enabling renewable energy deployment without municipal restrictions.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentPrevents municipalities from banning utility services based on energy source, blocking local renewable energy policies and fossil fuel restrictions that advance environmental goals.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 16, 2025

S 7429: Relates to establishing the energy performance benchmarking program

Bill S 7429 establishes an energy performance benchmarking program for New York State. It directs various state agencies, departments, and public authorities to collectively reduce the average energy use in state-owned and managed buildings by at least 20% by April 1, 2030, from a 2020-2021 baseline. The New York Power Authority will lead a team to manage the program, provide guidelines, and offer technical assistance. Affected entities must benchmark energy use, conduct energy audits for inefficient buildings, implement cost-effective efficiency improvements, and prioritize sub-metering for larger buildings.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates 20% energy reduction in state buildings by 2030, directly advancing energy efficiency standards through benchmarking and audits.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates 20% reduction in state building energy use by 2030, directly lowering emissions and promoting energy efficiency per bill's core requirement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8530: Enacts the utility transparency and fair billing protection act

Enacts the utility transparency and fair billing protection act to prevent consumers from being overcharged due to misclassified utility rates by mandating proactive account reviews, automatic adjustments, and ensuring clear communication between utilities and customers.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill protects consumers from utility overcharging via transparent billing, aligning with 'protects utility consumers' indicator in energy policy context.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Utility Regulation

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in committee · New York · Senate May 13, 2026

S 7133: Enacts the renewable natural gas standard act; appropriation

Enacts the "renewable natural gas standard act"; requires the public service commission to establish a program to require that gas corporations procure renewable natural gas from third-parties, including affiliates of the gas corporation, for distribution to natural gas customers.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates renewable natural gas procurement, advancing renewable energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence in gas distribution.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates gas corporations to procure renewable natural gas, reducing emissions and promoting clean energy alternatives per bill's requirement for renewable content in gas distribution.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Renewable Energy Utility Regulation

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2170: Directs the public service commission and the Long Island power authority to extend appropriate elements of the compensation under the "Value Stack" to resources located behind customer electric meters

Directs the public service commission and the Long Island power authority to extend appropriate elements of the compensation under the "Value Stack" to resources located behind customer electric meters.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExtends Value Stack compensation to behind-the-meter renewable resources, incentivizing customer-owned clean energy systems and aligning with renewable energy promotion indicators.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Utility Regulation

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 28, 2026

A 6333: Establishes the small business energy conservation ombudsman program

Establishes the small business energy conservation ombudsman program to represent small businesses on issues relating to state energy policy and the goals of the climate leadership and community protection act.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes ombudsman for small businesses on energy policy tied to CLCPA's climate goals, advancing renewable energy transition through stakeholder representation.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes ombudsman to represent small businesses on energy policy aligning with CLCPA climate goals, advancing conservation efforts and regulatory engagement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Conservation Tags Small Business

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