Energy (Renewable Energy)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9118: Creates an electric school bus infrastructure investment pilot program; appropriation

This bill creates a pilot program to help school districts transition to electric school buses by funding essential charging infrastructure. It allocates $20 million from the state general fund and $20 million from New York's clean energy fund (NYSERDA) to provide competitive annual grants for two school districts per economic development region. Grants cover planning and building clean energy micro-grids, including engineering and land use studies, to support reliable charging systems. The program will run from April 2026 through April 2031, with rules to be established by June 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $40M from state funds for electric bus infrastructure, advancing public service funding through budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds electric bus infrastructure for school districts, improving school transportation infrastructure and supporting educational access through clean energy initiatives.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds electric school bus infrastructure via clean energy fund (NYSERDA), promoting renewable energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence through dedicated grant program.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds electric school bus infrastructure via clean energy grants, reducing emissions and promoting renewable energy use.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds electric school bus charging infrastructure through $40M allocation, directly advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure for public transit vehicles.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Transportation Electric Vehicles Renewable Energy Electric Vehicles Public Transit

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9149: Exempts payments in lieu of taxes received or receivable with regards to renewable energy projects from local governments' tax cap calculations

Exempts payments in lieu of taxes received or receivable with regards to renewable energy projects from local governments' tax cap calculations; defines term.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts renewable energy PILOT payments from tax cap calculations, increasing local government revenue flexibility without triggering tax cap limits, promoting fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExempts renewable energy project payments from tax caps, reducing financial barriers and promoting development of clean energy infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExempts renewable energy project payments from tax caps, encouraging clean energy development and aligning with environmental protection goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 4408: Relates to agreements and easements related to renewable energy interconnection across reforestation areas

S 4408 allows New York's state environmental department to create leases or easements for renewable energy projects (like solar and wind farms) on state-owned lands designated for reforestation. These agreements must not interfere with the reforestation purposes of the land, as defined by New York's constitution. The bill requires all such agreements to be publicly recorded and posted online. It directly affects the state department, renewable energy developers, and the management of reforestation areas.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly enables renewable energy projects (solar/wind) on state lands via leases/easements, requiring public transparency while safeguarding reforestation. Directly advances renewable energy development.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEnables renewable energy projects on reforestation lands with mandatory safeguards to maintain reforestation purposes, promoting clean energy development within environmental protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Solar Transmission Conservation Forestry

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failed · New York · Senate May 5, 2026

S 2712: Directs the public service commission to conduct a full cost benefit analysis on renewable energy systems; and makes changes in relation to greenhouse gas emission limits

Directs the public service commission to conduct a full cost benefit analysis of the technical and economic feasibility of renewable energy systems in the state of New York and to compare such directly with other methods of electricity generation; makes certain changes relating to greenhouse gas emissions limits.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates cost-benefit analysis of renewables vs. other energy sources and adjusts greenhouse gas limits to promote clean energy adoption.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentDirects cost-benefit analysis for renewables and modifies greenhouse gas limits, promoting clean energy adoption and emission reductions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Utility Regulation Climate Change

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5834: Relates to standard utility interconnection of sub-transmission lines for particular projects

This bill allows renewable energy projects (like solar or wind farms) to connect directly to higher-voltage utility transmission lines (sub-transmission level) instead of only lower-voltage distribution lines. It applies to projects already classified as "distributed generation" under existing state rules, provided they meet all state and federal requirements. The interconnection process must follow the same procedures used for standard transmission-level connections. This change simplifies grid access for renewable projects, directly affecting energy developers and utility companies managing grid connections.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyEnables direct grid connection for renewable projects (solar/wind) to sub-transmission lines, streamlining integration and advancing renewable energy infrastructure development.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill simplifies grid connection for renewable energy (solar/wind), enabling more clean energy deployment and reducing fossil fuel reliance, directly supporting climate change mitigation and environmental protection.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Solar Transmission

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5498: Provides for a pilot solicitation of climate leadership and community protection act projects relating to wind energy in Lake Erie and requirements therefor

Provides for a pilot project in furtherance of climate leadership and community protection act clean energy standards in Lake Erie; establishes standards for wind energy procured therefrom.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes pilot wind energy project under Climate Leadership Act, promoting renewable energy infrastructure and clean energy standards per its title and summary.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes pilot wind energy projects under climate leadership act, promoting clean energy standards in Lake Erie per summary, directly advancing environmental protection through renewable energy development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Wind

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3347: Directs the New York state energy research and development authority to conduct a study on powering cryptocurrency mining facilities with renewable energy

Directs the New York state energy research and development authority to conduct a study on powering cryptocurrency mining facilities with renewable energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill directs study on powering crypto mining with renewables, explicitly promoting renewable energy integration for high-energy use cases without restricting or defunding clean energy initiatives.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy

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passed both · New York · Assembly May 6, 2026

A 4127: 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 EnergyAuthorizes study to deploy grid interconnection for renewable energy goals, advancing clean energy infrastructure integration to meet state targets.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Solar Transmission

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7144: Creates a revolving loan fund authority for the purpose of building renewable energy storage systems scaled to function as microgrids to power housing owned by the New York city housing authority

Creates a revolving loan fund through the New York state energy research and development authority for the purpose of building renewable energy storage systems scaled to function as microgrids to power housing owned by the New York city housing authority.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyCreates revolving loan fund for renewable energy storage microgrids in public housing, directly investing in clean energy infrastructure and promoting renewable adoption.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds renewable energy infrastructure for NYCHA housing, supporting public housing operations and affordability.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Resilience Energy Storage Renewable Energy Property Development

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2347: Creates a small business grid renewable energy tax credit

Creates a small business renewable tax credit; provides the term "business related renewable energy usage" shall refer to renewable power usage used to further the economic activity of the taxpayer at the primary business location that is clearly delimited from any shared renewable energy power usage cost.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a tax credit for small businesses using renewable energy, providing direct tax relief which aligns with supporting tax relief for businesses under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates tax credit for small business renewable energy usage, directly promoting renewable adoption per its explicit language and title.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates tax credit for small business renewable energy usage, directly promoting clean energy adoption and reducing reliance on non-renewable sources, aligning with environmental protection goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tax Credits Tax Incentives Renewable Energy Tags Small Business

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