Energy (Utility Regulation)

in committee · New York · Senate Apr 30, 2026

S 10114: Prohibits the public service commission authority to order collection of charges from ratepayers for greenhouse gas reduction unrelated to the electric grid

Prohibits the public service commission authority to order collection of charges from ratepayers for greenhouse gas reduction unrelated to the electric grid.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill restricts utility charges for greenhouse gas reduction unrelated to the grid, limiting clean energy initiatives and potentially weakening energy transition efforts.85% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill restricts the ability to charge ratepayers for greenhouse gas reductions, limiting funding for environmental initiatives.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Grid Renewable Energy Utility Regulation Climate Change

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 1, 2026

A 11433: Enacts the NYS ratepayer protection nuclear moratorium act

Enacts the "NYS ratepayer protection nuclear moratorium act" under which certain state funds and subsidies are prohibited from being expended for new, reopened or rebuilt closed nuclear power facilities and related entities; creates a nuclear assessment task force.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill prohibits state funds and subsidies for new nuclear facilities, restricting government spending and fiscal management in that sector.85% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill prohibits state funds and subsidies for new nuclear power facilities, directly limiting nuclear energy development.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill prohibits state funds for new nuclear facilities, restricting a low-carbon energy source and potentially weakening climate change mitigation efforts.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Nuclear Utility Regulation

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 9962: Enacts the NYS ratepayer protection nuclear moratorium act

Enacts the "NYS ratepayer protection nuclear moratorium act" under which certain state funds and subsidies are prohibited from being expended for new, reopened or rebuilt closed nuclear power facilities and related entities; creates a nuclear assessment task force.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill prohibits state funds and subsidies from being used for new nuclear facilities, effectively restricting government spending in that sector.90% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill prohibits state funds for new nuclear facilities, restricting nuclear energy development.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill prohibits state funds for new nuclear facilities, which restricts a low-carbon energy source and limits environmental protection efforts against climate change.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Nuclear Utility Regulation

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9215: Relates to limiting rate increases that entail a return on equity for capital projects

Prohibits the public service commission from approving a rate increase that entails a return on equity for capital projects that is above the prevailing ten-year treasury rate plus one percent.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesLimits utility rate increases above treasury rate +1%, restricting cost hikes for consumers and limiting public utility revenue growth.85% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill caps utility return on equity for capital projects at treasury rate +1%, restricting financial incentives for new energy infrastructure investment and limiting development.95% 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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