Energy

signed · New York · Senate Dec 19, 2025

S 1069: Prohibits the lease of state forests, reforestation areas, wildlife management areas and unique areas for the purpose of gas and oil production

S 1069 prohibits the leasing of state-owned forests, reforestation areas, wildlife management areas, and unique natural areas for gas and oil production. The bill amends environmental conservation law to specifically ban these leases, protecting these lands from energy extraction. It directly affects state land management decisions and energy companies seeking to drill on these protected properties. The law takes immediate effect upon enactment.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill explicitly prohibits leasing protected lands for gas/oil production, restricting fossil fuel extraction and protecting natural areas from energy development.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBans leasing state forests/wildlife areas for oil/gas, protecting natural habitats from extraction and strengthening conservation95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Energy

vetoed · New York · Senate Dec 5, 2025

S 2479: Requires the New York state energy research and development authority conduct a study on Brooklyn College constructing a micro-grid

Requires the New York state energy research and development authority conduct a study on Brooklyn College constructing a micro-grid to study the feasibility, efficiency, and energy saving costs if such a micro-grid was constructed on campus.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates study on micro-grid feasibility for campus energy efficiency, aligning with clean energy infrastructure research and efficiency promotion.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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vetoed · New York · Senate Dec 5, 2025

S 1194: Requires gas and electric corporations to provide forty-five days' notice to customers whenever there is a service rate or charge increase

This bill requires gas and electric utility companies in New York to provide customers with 45 days' written notice before implementing any service rate or charge increase. It directly affects all residential and business customers of these utilities by giving them advance warning of upcoming cost changes. The key provision mandates that notices must be delivered in writing at least 45 days prior to the effective date of the increase. This policy change aims to provide customers with greater transparency and time to adjust their budgets or explore alternatives.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires 45-day notice for utility rate increases, protecting consumers from sudden cost changes in energy services per utility regulation standards.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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vetoed · New York · Assembly Oct 10, 2025

A 247: Establishes a specialized electric vehicle emergency response training program

Requires the state fire administrator to make available a specialized electric vehicle emergency response training program to provide training to individuals responsible for providing emergency response and recovery following incidents involving electric vehicles; defines emergency medical services agency.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill enables EV infrastructure safety training, supporting clean energy adoption and EV infrastructure reliability as part of renewable energy transition.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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signed · New York · Assembly Sep 5, 2025

A 2730: Requires contractors and subcontractors performing construction work for covered renewable energy systems to use apprenticeship agreements

Requires contractors and subcontractors performing construction work for covered renewable energy systems to use apprenticeship agreements; requires thermal energy networks to require contractors and subcontractors to use pre-apprenticeship direct entry providers registered with the department of labor.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates apprenticeships for renewable energy construction workforce, advancing clean energy infrastructure development95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates apprenticeship agreements for renewable energy construction, creating structured training pathways and strengthening worker development in employment standards.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

signed · New York · Senate Sep 5, 2025

S 2457: Establishes the mechanical insulation energy savings program

Establishes the mechanical insulation energy savings program to provide grants for qualified mechanical insulation expenditures to school districts, public hospitals, public housing buildings, and political subdivisions that have completed a qualified audit.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides state grants for energy efficiency in public buildings (schools, hospitals), directly funding essential services through budget allocation.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides grants for school district mechanical insulation, improving school infrastructure and energy efficiency as part of funding support.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProvides grants for mechanical insulation to improve energy efficiency in public buildings, directly advancing energy savings goals through infrastructure investment.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds energy efficiency upgrades in public buildings, reducing energy consumption and associated emissions through mechanical insulation grants.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides grants for insulation in public housing buildings, directly funding housing infrastructure improvements.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy