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

signed · New York · Assembly Jun 18, 2025

A 6317: Extends the moratorium on the issuance of environmental safety certificates for facilities and routes for the transportation of liquefied natural or petroleum gas

Extends the moratorium on the issuance of certificates of environmental safety for the siting of facilities and certification of routes for the transportation of liquefied natural or petroleum gas.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyExtends moratorium on LNG/petroleum gas infrastructure, restricting fossil fuel development within energy infrastructure.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Energy

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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signed · New York · Senate Mar 20, 2025

S 801: Relates to standards for electric vehicle charging stations and electric vehicle ready parking spaces in certain new buildings

Directs the state energy conservation construction code to set standards for electric vehicle charging stations and electric vehicle ready parking spaces in certain new buildings.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates EV charging standards in new buildings to advance electric vehicle adoption and clean energy infrastructure, aligning with renewable energy promotion.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires EV charging infrastructure in new buildings, promoting electric vehicle adoption and reducing transportation emissions per energy conservation code standards.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Energy

signed · New York · Senate Feb 28, 2025

S 824: Relates to the climate change adaptation cost recovery program and requirements for climate change adaptive infrastructure projects

Relates to the climate change adaptation cost recovery program and requirements for climate change adaptive infrastructure projects; relates to the use of funds from the climate change adaptation fund for certain projects; relates to the disclosure of certain data from returns of petroleum or fossil fuel businesses; relates to expenditure of funds from the climate change adaptation fund; repeals certain provisions; relates to severability and legislative findings.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill directs expenditure of climate adaptation fund on infrastructure projects, funding a specific program under fiscal management.85% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill funds climate adaptation infrastructure projects using climate change fund, aligning with clean energy infrastructure goals and requiring fossil fuel data disclosure for transparency.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes climate change adaptation program and fund for infrastructure projects, directly supporting environmental protection against climate impacts.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Energy