Energy (Renewable Energy)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5995: Establishes an integrated energy system

Establishes an integrated energy system plan that coordinates and optimizes the energy needs of combination corporation customers between electric supply, electric transmission, electric distribution, distributed energy, and demand-side resources and gas transmission and distribution to provide reliable, resilient, clean energy to combination corporation customers at the lowest reasonable cost and risk; defines terms; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly aims to provide 'reliable, resilient, clean energy' through an integrated system optimizing renewable/distributed resources and reducing costs, aligning with clean energy advancement indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Resilience Renewable Energy

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1224: Relates to establishing a carbon dioxide emissions price for electric generation from carbon-based fuel and creating a carbon dioxide emissions fund

This bill establishes a price for carbon dioxide emissions from electricity generated using fossil fuels (like coal or natural gas) and creates a fund to collect revenues from this price. It directly affects electricity generators using carbon-based fuels, requiring them to pay a fee based on the social cost of carbon. The fund's revenues will be distributed as tax credits to low- and moderate-income residents (those earning below 115% of area median income) and used to support renewable energy transitions in disadvantaged communities. The bill aims to advance New York’s climate goals by incorporating carbon pricing into electricity markets while directing funds toward climate equity.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credits for low/moderate-income residents and funds renewable energy support from emissions fee revenue95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyImposes carbon price on fossil fuel generators, funds renewable energy support and low-income tax credits per bill summary95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes carbon price on fossil fuel electricity, funds renewable energy and low-income tax credits - directly reduces emissions and promotes clean energy95% confidence

Sub-Topics Coal Oil & Gas Renewable Energy Climate Change

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 15, 2026

A 962: Establishes a one hundred percent clean renewable energy system for electricity by two thousand thirty

Relates to establishing a one hundred percent clean renewable energy system for electricity by two thousand thirty-four; provides such energy system shall include solar, wind, geothermal and tidal sources.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates 100% renewable electricity by 2034 using specified clean sources (solar, wind, geothermal, tidal), directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure and policy goals.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates 100% renewable energy by 2034 using solar/wind/geothermal/tidal, directly advancing clean energy and reducing emissions per environmental indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Renewable Energy Solar

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1546: Relates to providing the New York power authority with the right of first offer and refusal

Provides the New York power authority with the right of first offer and refusal for acquiring any renewable generation facility, renewable energy generation project and any power or energy created by a renewable generation facility or renewable energy generation project.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill grants NY Power Authority first right to acquire renewable energy facilities, promoting renewable development and infrastructure expansion.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy

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failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5395: Directs the public service commission to conduct a full cost benefit analysis on renewable energy systems; and makes changes in relation to greenhouse gas emission limits

Directs the public service commission to conduct a full cost benefit analysis of the technical and economic feasibility of renewable energy systems in the state of New York and to compare such directly with other methods of electricity generation; makes certain changes relating to greenhouse gas emissions limits.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyDirects cost-benefit analysis of renewable energy systems vs. other generation methods and adjusts greenhouse gas limits, promoting renewable energy evaluation and emissions reduction.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires cost-benefit analysis for renewable energy systems and modifies greenhouse gas emission limits, promoting clean energy adoption and emission reduction efforts.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Utility Regulation Climate Change

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5055: Includes fuel-flexible linear generators which do not utilize a fossil fuel resource in the process of generating electricity as qualifying as renewable energy systems

Includes fuel-flexible linear generators which do not utilize a fossil fuel resource in the process of generating electricity as qualifying as renewable energy systems.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExpands renewable energy definition to include fossil-fuel-free generators, promoting clean energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExpands renewable energy definition to include non-fossil fuel generators, directly promoting clean energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel reliance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy

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failed · New York · Assembly May 19, 2026

A 9030: Directs the New York state energy resource and development authority to conduct a feasibility study on installing solar panels and other renewable energy systems along state highways

Directs the New York state energy resource and development authority, in collaboration with the New York state thruway authority, the department of transportation, and the New York power authority, to conduct a feasibility study on installing solar panels and other renewable energy systems along state highways and to submit a report relating thereto.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyDirects feasibility study for solar panels on highways, promoting renewable energy infrastructure development per bill's explicit purpose.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentDirects feasibility study for solar panels on highways, promoting renewable energy adoption and reducing carbon emissions through infrastructure integration.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill directs feasibility study on solar panels along state highways, promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure integration via renewable energy systems.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Solar

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4227: Relates to providing net revenues from utility-owned large-scale renewable generation projects to low-income customers and authorizes utility companies to own such projects

Relates to providing net revenues from utility-owned large-scale renewable generation projects to low-income customers; authorizes utility companies to own such projects; provides that the commission shall require labor agreements and labor peace agreements.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAuthorizes utility-owned renewable projects and directs net revenues to low-income customers, promoting clean energy access and affordability through infrastructure investment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Utility Regulation

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4044: Establishes clean energy goals of reducing the annual total of vehicle miles traveled within the state by 20% by the year 2050

Establishes clean energy goals of reducing the annual total of vehicle miles traveled within the state by 20% by the year 2050; requires state and local highway projects to comply with reductions to vehicle miles traveled targets.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes clean energy goals to reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT) by 20% by 2050, lowering fossil fuel dependence through transportation efficiency targets for highway projects.92% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates 20% reduction in vehicle miles traveled by 2050, directly reducing transportation emissions and advancing clean energy goals through highway project compliance.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates highway projects to reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT) by 20% by 2050, promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Electric Vehicles Roads & Highways

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passed · New York · Senate May 12, 2026

S 2485: Requires the office of renewable energy siting and electric transmission to establish a mapping, installation and efficiency plan for the purpose of building new electric transmission lines

Requires the office of renewable energy siting and electric transmission to establish a mapping, installation and efficiency plan for the purpose of building new electric transmission lines.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires renewable energy transmission infrastructure planning, directly advancing renewable energy development and grid efficiency per bill's purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Grid Renewable Energy Transmission

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