Energy (Utility Regulation)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2004: Requires public hearings on increases in utility charges

This 2004 bill requires the Public Service Commission to hold public hearings at least 90 days before deciding on utility rate increases, fees, rentals, or charges. The hearings must occur in the specific area affected by the proposed increase, allowing residents to share comments and ask questions directly to both the utility company and the commission. It applies to all utility rate changes and mandates this public input step before any approval decision. The law took effect 90 days after enactment, with necessary rule changes allowed before that date.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires public hearings before utility rate increases, protecting consumers per support indicator for utility consumer protection.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Utility Regulation

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5251: Relates to informational notices provided on utility bills

Requires the public service commission to determine the cost to ratepayers of rules and regulations issued to comply with the New York state climate leadership and community protection act.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires cost assessment for CLCPA compliance, supporting New York's climate energy goals by ensuring transparency in ratepayer costs for renewable energy regulations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Utility Regulation

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5386: Enacts the state and local clean energy partnership

Enacts the "state and local clean energy partnership", directing the public service commission to establish a standard New York state community choice aggregation program for all utility service territories.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyDirectly establishes state-wide clean energy partnership and community choice aggregation program to promote renewable energy procurement through public service commission mandate.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes community choice aggregation for clean energy, promoting renewable electricity use and reducing emissions through mandated state program implementation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Utility Regulation

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3585: Enacts the state and local clean energy partnership

Enacts the "state and local clean energy partnership", directing the public service commission to establish a standard New York state community choice aggregation program for all utility service territories.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyEstablishes community choice aggregation for clean energy, promoting renewable sourcing and reducing fossil fuel reliance through state-mandated utility program.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes state-wide clean energy aggregation program to promote renewable energy adoption and reduce emissions95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Utility Regulation

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passed · New York · Senate May 13, 2026

S 2476: Requires the chair of the public service commission create rules, regulations, policies, and procedures for the creation of a resilient electric vehicle charging system pilot program

Requires the chair of the public service commission create rules, regulations, policies, and procedures for the creation of a resilient electric vehicle charging system pilot program to provide power through an extended outage.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyCreates EV charging infrastructure pilot program, directly advancing renewable energy adoption and clean transportation infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCreates EV charging infrastructure, supporting clean energy adoption and reduced transportation emissions80% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPromotes sustainable transportation infrastructure by establishing EV charging pilot program for resilience during outages, aligning with transportation policy goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Energy Resilience Utility Regulation Electric Vehicles

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7751: Directs the public service commission to modify the objectives of the Clean Energy Fund for reductions of air pollution, and relating to the value of distributed energy resources

Directs the public service commission to modify the objectives of the Clean Energy Fund for reductions of air pollution including oxides of nitrogen, sulfur dioxide and particulate matter; relates to the value of distributed energy resources.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill directs Clean Energy Fund modifications to reduce air pollution (NOx, SO2, particulates) and values distributed energy resources, advancing clean energy infrastructure goals.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentDirects Clean Energy Fund modifications to reduce specific air pollutants (NOx, SO2, particulates), advancing pollution control and clean energy objectives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Utility Regulation Air Quality

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 28, 2026

A 465: Requires the chair of the public service commission create rules, regulations, policies, and procedures for the creation of a resilient electric vehicle charging system pilot program

Requires the chair of the public service commission create rules, regulations, policies, and procedures for the creation of a resilient electric vehicle charging system pilot program to provide power through an extended outage.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates pilot program for resilient EV charging infrastructure, advancing clean energy infrastructure development and promoting electric vehicle adoption.92% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes EV infrastructure, a clean energy initiative that reduces transportation emissions and supports environmental goals.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPromotes sustainable transportation infrastructure by establishing an EV charging pilot program to enhance resilience during outages, aligning with sustainable transportation indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Energy Resilience Utility Regulation Electric Vehicles

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1537: Relates to maintaining the continued viability of the state's existing large-scale, renewable energy resources

Relates to maintaining the continued viability of the state's existing large-scale, renewable energy resources; directs the public service commission, in consultation with NYSERDA to modify the competitive tier 2 program adopted by the order modifying the clean energy standard.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill maintains viability of large-scale renewable energy resources and modifies Clean Energy Standard program, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure per support indicators.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly maintains viability of large-scale renewable energy resources and modifies clean energy programs, directly promoting environmental protection through clean energy advancement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Utility Regulation

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 1, 2025

A 3875: Requires comparison of prices charged by energy services companies

Requires that a billing statement delivered to the customer by an energy services company include a side-by-side comparison showing both the price charged by the energy service company for commodity and delivery service during the prior billing period, and the price the customer would have paid had they taken commodity and delivery service from their local utility corporation or municipality; requires an energy service company to provide each of its customers with an annual statement comparing the price charged by the energy service company for commodity and delivery services and other energy-related value-added products over the prior twelve-month period with the price such customer would have paid had they taken commodity and delivery service from their local utility corporation or municipality.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires price transparency for energy services companies, enabling consumers to compare costs with local utilities - aligns with consumer protection in energy sector.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Utility Regulation

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failed · New York · Senate May 6, 2026

S 7075: Prohibits the imposition of a system benefits charge on ratepayers' utility bills

This bill prohibits New York's Public Service Commission from adding a "system benefits charge" to utility bills paid by ratepayers. It directly affects residential and business customers who pay electricity, gas, or water bills by preventing an additional surcharge from being imposed. The law requires the Commission to stop using this specific fee, which was designated as a "system benefits charge" on the effective date of the bill. The prohibition takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill prohibits a system benefits charge that funds renewable energy programs, directly removing funding mechanism for clean energy initiatives.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Utility Regulation

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