Energy

signed · New York · Senate Aug 28, 2026

S 10611: Authorizes the town of Greenburgh to alienate and discontinue the use of certain parkland

Authorizes the town of Greenburgh to alienate and discontinue the use of certain parkland and to lease such land to HESP Solar LLC for a term not to exceed twenty-five years.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill authorizes leasing parkland to HESP Solar LLC, directly facilitating renewable energy development.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 7288: Relates to including environmental pollution mitigation within the authorized purposes of industrial development agencies

This bill amends New York's general municipal law to explicitly include "environmental pollution mitigation" as a purpose for industrial development agencies. It directs these agencies to use financial incentives for projects that reduce pollution, such as installing cleaner equipment, purchasing low-emission vehicles, or upgrading facilities to control air, water, or noise pollution. The change specifically aims to address disproportionate pollution exposure in minority communities, which face higher health risks from nearby industrial operations. The law defines "environmental pollution mitigation" broadly to cover measures protecting communities from industrial pollution sources. This policy shift allows agencies to fund pollution control as part of their core mission to advance economic and environmental health.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyPromotes pollution mitigation via cleaner equipment and low-emission vehicles, advancing energy efficiency and reducing fossil fuel dependence.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly mandates industrial agencies to use financial incentives for pollution-reducing projects (cleaner equipment, low-emission vehicles) and targets disproportionate pollution in minority communities.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 4408: Relates to agreements and easements related to renewable energy interconnection across reforestation areas

S 4408 allows New York's state environmental department to create leases or easements for renewable energy projects (like solar and wind farms) on state-owned lands designated for reforestation. These agreements must not interfere with the reforestation purposes of the land, as defined by New York's constitution. The bill requires all such agreements to be publicly recorded and posted online. It directly affects the state department, renewable energy developers, and the management of reforestation areas.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly enables renewable energy projects (solar/wind) on state lands via leases/easements, requiring public transparency while safeguarding reforestation. Directly advances renewable energy development.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEnables renewable energy projects on reforestation lands with mandatory safeguards to maintain reforestation purposes, promoting clean energy development within environmental protections.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 10200: Relates to energy efficiency improvements and certain alterations to multiple dwellings

Provides for energy efficiency improvements to certain windows; relates to certain alterations concerning windows and HVAC equipment in multiple dwellings.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill promotes energy efficiency improvements in windows and HVAC systems, aligning with the goal of increasing energy efficiency.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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passed both · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 8908: Relates to civil penalties imposed by the public service commission upon certain utility corporations

Requires that any sanction or civil penalty imposed by the public service commission be returned to the rate payers by means of a direct bill credit, as soon as practically feasible or no later than ninety days.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill returns utility penalties to ratepayers, protecting consumers from cost burdens under utility regulations, aligning with consumer protection in energy policy.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 8237: Relates to the green jobs-green New York program

S 8237 modifies the Green Jobs-Green New York program's on-bill financing for energy efficiency upgrades. It sets maximum loan amounts at $13,000 for residential properties and $26,000 for non-residential properties, with higher limits up to $50,000 if the payback period is 15 years or less. The bill requires the state to record a property declaration for these loans, ensuring the on-bill charge transfers with the property upon sale and mandates sellers to notify buyers about outstanding balances. The original property owner remains responsible for payments if the buyer does not formally assume the debt in writing.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyModifies on-bill financing to expand energy efficiency upgrades with capped loans and property transfer requirements, directly advancing energy efficiency goals.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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died · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 1335: Relates to the municipal sustainable energy loan program

Relates to the municipal sustainable energy loan program regarding qualifying water improvements, qualifying resiliency improvements and, in a city with a population of one million or more, the use of low carbon intensity building components.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes municipal loan program for sustainable energy projects including low carbon building components, directly advancing clean energy infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes sustainable energy loans, low carbon building components, and resiliency improvements - directly advancing environmental protection and emissions reduction goals.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 5404: Relates to the municipal sustainable energy loan program

Relates to the municipal sustainable energy loan program regarding qualifying water improvements, qualifying resiliency improvements and, in a city with a population of one million or more, the use of low carbon intensity building components.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes municipal loans for sustainable energy projects and low carbon building components, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure and clean energy standards.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes sustainable energy loans for water/resiliency projects and low-carbon building components, directly advancing environmental protection and emissions reduction.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 2400: Requires the public service commission to consider the economic impact of utility rates and charges

Requires consideration of evidence relating to the economic impact of major increases of rates or charges upon consumers and the areas affected by such increases of rates or charges prior to approval of any such rates or charges; establishes minimum data to be considered by the public service commission relating to such economic impact.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates economic impact review before utility rate approvals, protecting consumers from excessive costs85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 8717: Provides that the New York state energy research and development authority shall provide information to residential and commercial consumers on renewable energy technology incentive and affordability programs

Provides that the New York state energy research and development authority shall provide information to residential and commercial consumers regarding renewable energy technology incentive and affordability programs through a variety of methods, including brochures, posters, social media, television ads, and public ambassadors.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates state authority to provide consumer information on renewable energy incentives, directly promoting adoption of clean energy programs and aligning with support indicators.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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