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 2086: Increases the statewide energy storage capacity

This bill amends New York's climate law to increase the statewide target for energy storage capacity from three to six gigawatts by 2030. It directly affects utilities and energy providers (load-serving entities) by requiring them to support this higher storage target alongside existing renewable energy goals. The bill updates specific sections of the public service law and environmental conservation law to reflect the new six-gigawatt storage requirement, aligning with the state's broader climate commitments. This change is part of New York's Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) framework, which sets renewable energy and emissions reduction targets. The policy change is a concrete adjustment to existing targets, not a new program.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyIncreases energy storage target from 3 to 6 GW by 2030, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure and climate goals per amended climate law.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentIncreases renewable energy storage target to 6GW by 2030, advancing climate goals and clean energy integration per amended climate law.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 11560: Enacts the responsible data center development act

Places a one year moratorium on the issuance of data center permits; requires utilities to establish an independent classification of service for large data centers; sets energy efficiency goals for data centers; provides for benefits for host communities; sets labor standards for the construction of data centers.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill imposes a moratorium on data center permits and sets efficiency goals, restricting energy infrastructure development.80% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly sets labor standards for data center construction, directly strengthening worker protections.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill promotes responsible data center development through energy efficiency, labor standards, and community benefits.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ 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 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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died · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 5510: 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 agency (NYSERDA) to develop recommendations for establishing microgrids at critical facilities like hospitals, fire stations, water plants, and schools. The agency must study priority locations (focusing on areas with past storm damage and disadvantaged communities) and identify funding options for these localized power networks. The resulting report, due within one year, will guide state decisions on improving energy resilience for essential services during outages. It directly affects communities relying on these critical facilities and state agencies managing infrastructure.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires NYSERDA to develop microgrid recommendations for critical facilities, advancing energy resilience and clean infrastructure investment per bill's focus on localized power networks and disadvantaged communities.92% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes energy resilience via microgrids at critical facilities, aligning with climate adaptation and clean energy goals. Focus on storm-damaged areas and disadvantaged communities supports environmental justice and grid sustainability.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports 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 Yes ✓ Supports 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 Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 2, 2026

A 10510: Prohibits gas and electric corporations from recovering costs related to labor-related legal activity or workers' compensation loss adjustment expenses from ratepayers

Prohibits gas and electric corporations from recovering labor-related legal costs or workers' compensation loss adjustment expenses from ratepayers through rates, charges, surcharges, adjustment mechanisms, riders, or reconciliation mechanisms; defines labor-related legal activity.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill protects utility consumers by preventing corporations from passing labor-related legal costs to ratepayers, reducing energy costs for consumers.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill prevents utility companies from passing labor-related legal costs and workers' compensation expenses to consumers, protecting workers' compensation benefits and reducing financial burden on ratepayers.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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