Environment

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 97: Enacts the "build to need act"

Enacts the "build to need act" to meet the state's electrification and climate related policy mandates; directs the public service commission to implement a grid planning process; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates grid planning for electrification and climate policy compliance, advancing renewable energy infrastructure and climate mandates.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill enacts grid planning to meet climate mandates and electrification goals, directly advancing environmental protection through clean energy infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Grid Electric Vehicles Transmission

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3961: Authorizes Duane Lake, in the town of Duanesburg, county of Schenectady, to participate in the septic system replacement fund

This bill authorizes Duane Lake in Duanesburg Town, Schenectady County, to join New York's existing septic system replacement fund. It directly affects property owners in Duane Lake who need to replace failing septic systems. The bill amends state law to explicitly include Duane Lake in the list of eligible locations for fund reimbursement, based on the existing criteria for water quality protection. This is a specific eligibility update to an existing program, not a new policy.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAuthorizes septic replacement fund access for Duane Lake, directly supporting water quality protection by preventing pollution from failing systems.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Water Quality

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5618: Implements several programs to improve indoor air quality

Implements several programs to improve indoor air quality, including establishing photo-catalytic air scavenging technology certification centers and a weatherization and energy efficiency training program; establishes the office of workforce development and indoor air quality management training, minimum wage rates for indoor air quality workers, and the indoor air quality fund.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes programs to improve indoor air quality, directly reducing pollution and aligning with environmental protection indicators.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes minimum wage rates for indoor air quality workers and creates workforce development training programs, directly advancing wage standards and employment training.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality Minimum Wage Professional Licensing Workforce Development

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in committee · New York · Senate May 14, 2026

S 3217: Establishes extended producer responsibility for textiles

Establishes extended producer responsibility for textiles; requires a producer, either individually or cooperatively in a group or with a representative organization to submit to the department of environmental conservation a plan for the establishment of a collection program for textile covered products.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires textile producers to establish collection programs, reducing landfill waste and promoting recycling per environmental conservation goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Recycling

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7282: Permits unvented attics and unvented enclosed rafter assemblies to be sealed with air-impermeable insulation in order to help attain building decarbonization goals

Permits unvented attics and unvented enclosed rafter assemblies to be sealed with air-impermeable insulation in order to help attain building decarbonization goals.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill directly enables building decarbonization through energy-efficient insulation methods, advancing energy efficiency goals without opposing fossil fuels or restricting renewables.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly enables insulation methods to achieve building decarbonization, directly reducing emissions and advancing environmental goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3918: Prohibits certain charges to residential consumers in connection with the purchase of zero emissions credits

Prohibits certain charges to residential consumers in connection with the purchase of zero emissions credits from the New York State Research and Energy Development Authority and attributed to the continued operation of the nuclear powered generating facility or facilities.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProhibits charges for zero-emission credits tied to nuclear operations, supporting clean energy infrastructure by reducing consumer costs for nuclear power continuation.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits fees on zero-emission credits, supporting nuclear energy's continued operation as a low-carbon source.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 7, 2026

A 5959: Provides for direct-pay tax abatement credits for solar electric generating systems and electric energy storage systems in connection with eligible buildings

Provides for direct-pay tax abatement credits for solar electric generating systems and electric energy storage systems in connection with eligible buildings; provides such eligible properties shall include: 501(c)(3) corporations, associations, organizations or trusts and income-restricted affordable housing properties.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax abatement credits for solar systems in affordable housing and nonprofits, offering tax relief for lower-income housing and green energy initiatives.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProvides tax credits for solar and storage systems, directly promoting renewable energy adoption and clean energy infrastructure investment.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProvides tax credits for solar/energy storage systems, directly promoting clean energy adoption and reducing carbon emissions per bill's focus on renewable infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly includes income-restricted affordable housing properties as eligible for tax abatement credits, directly funding affordable housing development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Energy Storage Solar Affordable Housing Property Taxes

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vetoed · New York · Senate Dec 12, 2025

S 4263: Relates to the availability of technical assistance grants in brownfield site remedial programs

Relates to the availability of technical assistance grants in brownfield site remedial programs; provides that the commissioner of environmental conservation shall provide grants to the New York city community board with jurisdiction over the site or to any not-for-profit corporation exempt from taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code at any site which may be affected by a brownfield site remedial program.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProvides grants for brownfield remediation, directly funding cleanup of contaminated sites to protect environmental health.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Hazardous Materials

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4086: Relates to providing net revenues from utility-owned large-scale renewable generation projects to low-income customers and authorizes utility companies to own such projects

Relates to providing net revenues from utility-owned large-scale renewable generation projects to low-income customers; authorizes utility companies to own such projects; provides that the commission shall require labor agreements and labor peace agreements.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill authorizes utility-owned renewable projects and directs net revenues to low-income customers, directly promoting renewable energy access and consumer protection per energy policy indicators.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill authorizes utility-owned renewable energy projects and directs revenues to low-income customers, directly advancing clean energy adoption and environmental protection through renewable generation.92% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates 'labor agreements and labor peace agreements' for utility projects, directly advancing worker protections and collective bargaining standards.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Solar Utility Regulation

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6191: Relates to producer responsibility

Enacts the affordable waste reduction act"; defines terms; provides for registration of producer responsibility organizations and service providers; establishes the producer responsibility advisory board; provides for department of environmental conservation responsibilities; provides for producer responsibility advisory board, organization, producer and service provider responsibilities; creates a recyclable or compostable covered materials lists and exempt materials list; establishes producer fees; provides for service provider reimbursement; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes waste reduction framework via producer responsibility, creating recyclable materials lists and conservation-focused advisory board, directly advancing environmental protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Recycling

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