Energy (Energy Storage)

in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 27, 2026

A 10723: Relates to prohibiting the construction of certain energy storage systems within five hundred feet of a school or dwelling in N.Y. City

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 EnergyBill restricts energy storage system construction near schools and dwellings, limiting renewable energy infrastructure development in urban areas.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 20, 2026

A 10268: Prohibits certain battery energy storage systems within one thousand feet of a populated area, in N.Y. City

This bill prohibits the construction or operation of large battery energy storage systems (over 600 kWh capacity or using multiple battery technologies) within 1,000 feet of schools, hospitals, or residential areas in New York City. It specifically targets "tier two" systems defined in the bill, excluding smaller systems like car batteries or electric vehicles. The law applies only to NYC due to its population exceeding one million people and takes immediate effect. This directly affects developers and operators planning large-scale battery storage projects near populated areas in the city.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRestricts large battery storage systems near populated areas, directly limiting renewable energy infrastructure deployment in NYC. Explicitly prohibits development of critical energy storage infrastructure.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 16, 2026

S 8923: Prohibits certain battery energy storage systems within one thousand feet of a populated area, in a city with a population of one million or more

This bill prohibits the construction or operation of tier two battery energy storage systems (those exceeding 600 kilowatt hours capacity or using multiple storage technologies) within 1,000 feet of residential zones, schools, or hospitals in cities with populations of one million or more. It directly affects developers and operators of large-scale battery storage facilities in major urban areas. The law creates a specific buffer zone around populated areas to limit such systems' proximity to communities. The prohibition applies immediately upon the bill's enactment.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRestricts large-scale battery storage deployment near urban populations, directly hindering renewable energy infrastructure development in key areas.92% confidence

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failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 139: Prohibits the siting and construction of battery energy storage systems and related facilities, systems, infrastructure, and substations of any scale and possessing any storage capacity in assembly district 63

Prohibits the siting and construction of battery energy storage systems and related facilities, systems, infrastructure, and substations of any scale and possessing any storage capacity in assembly district 63; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill explicitly prohibits battery energy storage systems, a key renewable energy infrastructure component, blocking development of clean energy storage solutions.90% confidence

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failed · New York · Assembly May 18, 2026

A 6996: Prohibits the siting and construction of battery energy storage systems and related facilities, systems, infrastructure, and substations of any scale and possessing any storage capacity in assembly district 64

Prohibits the siting and construction of battery energy storage systems and related facilities, systems, infrastructure, and substations of any scale and possessing any storage capacity in assembly district 64; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyProhibits battery energy storage systems - critical for renewable energy integration - in a specific district, directly restricting renewable infrastructure development.95% confidence

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failed · New York · Assembly May 18, 2026

A 8328: Prohibits a battery energy storage system on Long Island

Provides that the future siting and construction of battery energy storage systems and related facilities, systems, infrastructure, and substations of any scale and possessing any storage capacity, and including, but not limited to, those deploying lithium-ion batteries, are prohibited on Long Island, in the counties of Suffolk and Nassau.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyProhibits battery storage systems, critical for renewable energy integration, directly blocking infrastructure development.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6557: Prohibits the siting and construction of battery energy storage systems and related facilities, systems, infrastructure, and substations of any scale and possessing any storage capacity on Staten Island

Prohibits the siting and construction of battery energy storage systems and related facilities, systems, infrastructure, and substations of any scale and possessing any storage capacity on Staten Island.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyProhibits battery storage systems, blocking renewable energy infrastructure development on Staten Island95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentProhibits battery storage systems, a key renewable energy infrastructure component, hindering clean energy adoption and climate goals.95% confidence

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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

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