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

Sub-Topics Climate Change Recycling

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9224: Authorizes the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to loan money to utility companies for purposes of capital expenditures

Authorizes the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to loan money to utility companies for purposes of capital expenditures; authorizes the issuance of bonds.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAuthorizes energy authority to loan funds for utility capital expenditures, directly supporting energy infrastructure investment through public financing.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4432: Relates to residential gas service rate discount programs for low-income and senior households

Relates to residential gas service rate discount programs for low-income and senior households; establishes the residential gas service rate discount for low-income and senior households fund; provides that an eligible household shall pay no more than six percent of such eligible household's total monthly income on gas, oil, kerosene or petroleum services and gas corporations shall offer a discount to ensure such eligible household's gas, oil, kerosene or petroleum bill or payment agreement reflect such discounted price.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes fund to cap utility costs at 6% of income for low-income households, providing direct fiscal support through state budget allocation90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes rate discounts for low-income seniors on gas/oil services, capping energy costs at 6% of income, directly protecting utility consumers per energy policy framework.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes gas service discounts for low-income households, reducing utility costs to improve housing affordability for vulnerable residents.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6846: Directs the New York state energy research and development authority to conduct a feasibility study on geothermal energy

Directs the New York state energy research and development authority to conduct a feasibility study and prepare a report on the benefits and implementation of geothermal energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill directs feasibility study on geothermal energy, a renewable source, advancing exploration of clean energy infrastructure without restrictions.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2722: Establishes the power authority of the state of New York shall make low cost hydropower available to certain hospitals

Establishes the power authority of the state of New York shall make low cost hydropower available to hospitals and municipal housing authorities located within Niagara county.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill provides low-cost hydropower access to hospitals/municipal housing, directly promoting renewable energy use and infrastructure access in Niagara County.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides low-cost hydropower to municipal housing authorities in Niagara County, reducing operational costs for public housing management and supporting affordable housing operations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Hydroelectric

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5038: Directs the New York State Department of Transportation to promulgate rules and regulations for the standardization of public charging stations for electric vehicles

Directs the New York State Department of Transportation, in conjunction with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority and the New York Power Authority, to promulgate rules and regulations for the standardization of public charging stations for electric vehicles.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyStandardizes EV charging infrastructure, advancing clean energy adoption and supporting renewable energy infrastructure development.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationStandardizes EV charging infrastructure, advancing sustainable transportation and public transit infrastructure development per bill's mandate to DOT and energy authorities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7539: Establishes a climate action cost council; limits the number of rules and regulations that may be promulgated annually regarding certain climate goals

This bill establishes a nine-member Climate Action Cost Council to review state climate regulations. It limits the annual number of new climate-related rules and regulations to five, requiring council approval before they take effect. The council must evaluate costs to businesses and ratepayers, grid reliability, and emissions impacts before approving measures to meet New York's climate goals under the CLCPA. This directly affects state agencies, regulated industries (like energy and manufacturing), and ratepayers by adding a review step for climate regulations.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyLimits annual climate rules to 5 with cost evaluations, delaying CLCPA implementation and weakening renewable energy progress through regulatory restrictions.85% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentLimits annual climate regulations to five, requiring cost analysis that may delay or block environmental measures, weakening CLCPA implementation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Grid

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in committee · New York · Senate May 14, 2026

S 4272: Provides for direct-pay tax abatement credits for solar electric generating systems and electric energy storage systems in connection with eligible buildings

Provides for direct-pay tax abatement credits for solar electric generating systems and electric energy storage systems in connection with eligible buildings; provides such eligible properties shall include: 501(c)(3) corporations, associations, organizations or trusts and income-restricted affordable housing properties.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides direct tax abatement credits for solar/energy systems on affordable housing and nonprofits, reducing tax burden for eligible entities.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProvides tax credits for solar and storage systems, directly promoting renewable energy adoption and clean energy infrastructure investment.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly includes income-restricted affordable housing properties in tax credit eligibility, providing financial support for energy systems on these properties.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Energy Storage Solar Affordable Housing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 2, 2026

A 6318: Extends the time period for recovery of energy performance contract costs incurred by school districts

Extends the time period from eighteen years to twenty-five years that a school shall be guaranteed recovery of energy performance contract costs from energy savings incurred by school districts over that time period.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExtends recovery period for school energy efficiency investments, enabling longer-term cost recovery from energy savings.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExtends recovery period for energy efficiency projects, incentivizing reduced energy consumption and lower emissions through school district contracts.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 880: Prohibits publicly owned treatment works from accepting wastewater associated with the exploration, delineation, development, or production of natural gas

Prohibits publicly owned treatment works from accepting wastewater associated with the exploration, delineation, development, or production of natural gas from high-volume hydraulic fracturing; provides exceptions.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRestricts natural gas wastewater disposal, directly limiting fossil fuel extraction activities. No renewable energy promotion or infrastructure support.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits wastewater from fracking, preventing pollution of water systems. Directly protects environment from fracking-related contamination.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas

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