Energy

passed · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 4571: Establishes a floating solar incentive and education program

Directs the New York state energy research and development authority to establish a floating solar incentive and education program to provide information and resources including technical assistance, access to industry standards, and financing available through the authority or other public or private sector sources, to municipalities, developers, builders, design professionals, and potential owners for the construction of floating solar.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates incentive program for floating solar, a renewable energy technology, promoting clean energy infrastructure development and investment.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Energy

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 5940: 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 EnergyPermits energy-efficient insulation standards to achieve building decarbonization, directly advancing energy efficiency goals per bill's explicit purpose.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Energy

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 3, 2026

A 1392: Requires the New York state energy research and development authority to develop recommendations regarding the establishment of microgrids

This bill requires New York's Energy Research and Development Authority to develop recommendations for establishing microgrids - local power networks that can operate independently during outages - at critical facilities like hospitals, fire stations, schools, water plants, and emergency shelters. It mandates the Authority to evaluate which facilities should prioritize microgrids, identify geographic areas needing them (based on past storm damage and disadvantaged communities), and propose funding solutions. The Authority must submit these recommendations to state leaders within one year of the bill's effective date. The bill focuses on enhancing grid resilience for essential services without specifying funding sources or implementation timelines.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires microgrid recommendations for critical facilities, enhancing energy infrastructure resilience and supporting renewable integration during outages.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes clean energy microgrids for critical infrastructure resilience, aligning with climate adaptation and renewable energy goals as part of environmental protection strategy.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Energy

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 2, 2026

A 7633: Relates to electric charging station fee transparency

Directs the department of public service to promulgate rules and regulations to establish fee transparency standards for electric vehicle charging stations.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes fee transparency for EV charging stations, promoting clean transportation infrastructure and renewable energy adoption by increasing consumer clarity and access.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPromotes sustainable transportation by establishing fee transparency for EV charging stations, enhancing user adoption of electric vehicles and supporting infrastructure development.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Energy

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 9500: Establishes the New York State grid reliability and energy affordability transition (GREAT) act

Establishes the New York State grid reliability and energy affordability transition (GREAT) act; establishes the virtual power plant program to help reduce energy costs and grid reliability risks; provides incentives to participants for supporting the grid by investing in distributed energy resources and reducing net energy costs.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes virtual power plant program to reduce energy costs and improve grid reliability while providing incentives for distributed energy resources.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Energy

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 1, 2026

A 1012: Requires NYSERDA to develop a comprehensive electric vehicle fast charging station implementation plan

Establishes a comprehensive electric vehicle fast charging station implementation plan; requires the New York state energy and research development authority to further establish a "Fast Charge NY working group" to develop such plan; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates EV charging infrastructure plan, advancing clean energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence in transportation95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Energy

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 4535: Relates to conducting investigations into the administration and enforcement of the New York state uniform fire prevention and building code and the New York state energy conservation construction code

Relates to conducting investigations into the administration and enforcement of the New York state uniform fire prevention and building code and the New York state energy conservation construction code by counties.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates investigations into enforcement of energy conservation construction code, supporting implementation of energy efficiency standards in buildings.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Energy

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 2183: Enacts the "Greener Highways Act"

Enacts the "Greener Highways Act", requiring alternative fuels to be available for public use along the New York state thruway after November 1, 2029 and providing each recommended alternative fuel at least every one hundred twenty miles on both sides of the thruway; defines "alternative fuel".

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates alternative fuel infrastructure along highways, promoting renewable energy access and reducing fossil fuel dependence through required public availability of alternative fuels.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires alternative fuel infrastructure along NY state thruway, promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure expansion per bill's mandate.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Energy

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 2708: Relates to advanced transmission technologies

Directs electric corporations and combination electric and gas corporations to file a cost-effectiveness and timetable analysis as part of any base rate proceeding with the public service commission; directs NYSERDA to conduct a study on the effectiveness of advanced transmission technologies.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill advances grid enhancement technologies, enabling infrastructure modernization critical for renewable energy integration and efficiency, aligning with clean energy infrastructure investment indicators.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Energy

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 7898: Requires certain construction project contracts to include siting of renewable energy systems, qualified energy storage systems, or electric major utility transmission facilities

Requires certain construction project contracts with a value of greater than or equal to five million dollars to include siting of renewable energy systems, qualified energy storage systems, or major electric transmission facilities.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates inclusion of solar/renewable facilities in large construction contracts, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure deployment.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates renewable energy infrastructure inclusion in large construction projects, promoting clean energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel reliance95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Energy

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