Energy

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4386: Establishes an office of sustainability

Establishes a chief sustainability officer to coordinate efforts across state agencies and other state government entities to address climate change mitigation and climate sustainability efforts.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyEstablishes sustainability office to coordinate climate mitigation efforts, advancing clean energy infrastructure and sustainability goals.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes chief sustainability officer to coordinate climate mitigation and sustainability efforts, directly advancing environmental protection through cross-agency coordination.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Energy

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died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7923: Authorizes and directs the energy research and development authority, the public service commission and NYPA to conduct a study to determine the possibility of closing certain peaker plants

Authorizes and directs the energy research and development authority, the public service commission and NYPA to conduct a study to determine the possibility of closing certain peaker plants.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyStudy on closing fossil fuel peaker plants aligns with reducing fossil fuel dependence and promoting cleaner energy infrastructure.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill directs study to close polluting peaker plants, reducing emissions and advancing environmental protection goals.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Energy

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4158: Enacts the NY Home Energy Affordable Transition Act; and repeals certain provisions of the public service law relating to gas service and sale

Aligns utility regulation with state climate justice and emission reduction targets; provides for a statewide affordable gas transition plan and utility home energy affordable transition programs; repeals provisions relating to continuation of gas service; repeals provisions relating to the sale of indigenous natural gas for generation of electricity.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRepeals gas service/sale provisions, aligns with climate targets, establishes affordable transition programs to reduce fossil fuel dependence and advance clean energy infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAligns utility regulation with climate targets, phases out gas services via repeal of gas continuation provisions, promoting emission reductions95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes 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 No ✗ Opposes 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

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 13, 2025

S 6277: Creates the state office of the utility consumer advocate

Creates the state office of the utility consumer advocate to represent interests of residential utility customers including a proposed change of rates, charges, terms and conditions of service, the adoption of rules, regulations, guidelines, orders, standards or final policy decisions.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyCreates utility consumer advocate to protect residential customers from unfair rate changes, aligning with support indicator for consumer protection in energy utilities.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Energy

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2025

S 5685: 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 energy projects.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes 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