Energy

died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6484: Relates to small business energy assistance and advocacy services

Relates to small business energy assistance and advocacy services; establishes the small business energy assistance and advocacy services program within the division for small-business; authorizes the division for small-business to initiate complaints to the public service commission regarding gas and electricity and steam heat.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes small business energy advocacy program to address utility complaints (gas/electricity), protecting consumer interests in energy services per topic definition.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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signed · New York · Senate Dec 19, 2025

S 2462: Relates to the New York power authority's conferral process

Enacts the "public renewables transparency act"; relates to the New York power authority's conferral process; requires the conferral report be posted on the authority's website; provides that the authority shall provide an option for stakeholders to submit comments remotely as well, and incorporate feedback from such sessions and written comments into the final draft of the strategic plan; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes transparency requirements for NY Power Authority's renewable energy planning process, requiring public input and report posting, advancing renewable energy policy.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ 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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signed · New York · Senate Dec 3, 2025

S 8012: Relates to the assessment of solar or wind energy systems

This bill changes how New York property taxes are calculated for solar and wind energy systems. It requires tax assessors to use a new discounted cash flow method that accounts for regional costs and includes specific expenses like community benefit payments, decommissioning costs, and subscriber management fees. Federal tax credits and renewable energy credits (like clean energy certificates) are no longer counted as income when valuing these systems. The law directly affects property owners with solar/wind systems, local assessors, and communities receiving benefit payments. It aims to create fairer tax assessments by reflecting actual system costs and revenue streams.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill reduces property tax burden for solar/wind systems by excluding renewable credits from taxable value, providing tax relief. Directly alters tax assessment methodology for energy systems.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExcludes renewable energy credits from property tax valuation, reducing tax burden for solar/wind owners and promoting renewable energy adoption.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 12, 2025

S 4881: 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 EnergyRequires apprenticeship agreements for renewable energy construction workforce, directly advancing clean energy infrastructure development and workforce training.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2025

S 641: Enacts the "home utility weatherization jobs act"

Enacts the "home utility weatherization jobs act"; requires each gas corporation, electric corporation, or combination gas or electric corporation to submit to the public service commission for review and approval at least one and up to ten neighborhood scale weatherization and electrification-ready projects.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates weatherization (energy efficiency) and electrification-ready projects, directly advancing clean energy infrastructure and reducing fossil fuel dependence per bill language.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates weatherization and electrification projects to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions, directly advancing environmental protection goals.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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