Energy

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1105: 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 mandates feasibility study on geothermal energy (renewable), advancing exploration of clean energy infrastructure per its purpose.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 1, 2026

A 9086: Relates to the regulation of energy consumption by data centers

Regulates energy consumption by data centers; requires annual disclosure reporting; prohibits incentives in fossil fuel power purchase agreements with utilities.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProhibits fossil fuel incentives in power agreements and regulates data center energy use, reducing fossil fuel dependence per SUPPORT indicators.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits fossil fuel incentives in data center power agreements, reducing reliance on non-renewable energy and aligning with environmental protection goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Utility Regulation

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 4430: Relates to the contents of emergency response plans required to be submitted to the public service commission by electric corporations

Relates to the contents of emergency response plans required to be submitted to the public service commission by electric corporations; requires such plans to include details of staffing, equipment, and ability to perform toward certain standards; requires the public service commission to establish a time-based restoration schedule.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires electric corporations to detail staffing/equipment in emergency plans and mandates time-based restoration schedules, enhancing grid reliability and consumer protection in energy infrastructure.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Grid Energy Resilience Utility Regulation

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signed · New York · Senate Dec 19, 2025

S 2462: Relates to the New York power authority's conferral process

Enacts the "public renewables transparency act"; relates to the New York power authority's conferral process; requires the conferral report be posted on the authority's website; provides that the authority shall provide an option for stakeholders to submit comments remotely as well, and incorporate feedback from such sessions and written comments into the final draft of the strategic plan; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes transparency requirements for NY Power Authority's renewable energy planning process, requiring public input and report posting, advancing renewable energy policy.90% confidence

in committee · New York · Senate Feb 3, 2026

S 1456: Requires certain watercraft, aircraft, and trains to be zero emissions; requires the study of certain clean energy sources; requires certain monetary incentives for clean energy vehicles

Requires certain watercraft, aircrafts, and trains to use clean energy, including ensuring such vehicles are zero-emissions; requires NYSERDA to study zero-emission commercial vehicles, the use of renewable energy in publicly funded airports, and the use of sustainable aviation fuel; requires NYSERDA to administer a grant program to flying schools and clubs that install charging infrastructure.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires zero-emission watercraft/aircraft/trains, mandates NYSERDA studies on renewable energy in airports/aviation, and funds clean energy vehicle infrastructure grants.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates zero-emission transport, funds clean energy studies, and provides incentives for eco-friendly vehicles, directly reducing emissions and promoting sustainability.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires zero-emission watercraft, aircraft, and trains; funds clean energy studies and charging infrastructure for transit, directly advancing sustainable transportation policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Airports Electric Vehicles

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 932: Creates a cellulosic ethanol task force to prevent and reduce the production and emanation of greenhouse gases

This bill creates a state task force to study the feasibility of growing crops for cellulosic ethanol production, a renewable fuel that substantially reduces greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional ethanol. The task force, to be formed by the Agriculture Commissioner with members from environmental and conservation agencies, must identify optimal crops and locations within the state and submit findings and recommendations within one year. The bill expires two years after enactment, making it a temporary study initiative focused on advancing renewable energy research without implementing new regulations.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyPromotes renewable energy via cellulosic ethanol task force to reduce GHG emissions, aligning with clean energy advancement.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes task force to study cellulosic ethanol, a renewable fuel that substantially reduces greenhouse gas emissions, directly advancing environmental protection goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Climate Change Conservation

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3910: Relates to providing secondary school pupils and adults in career education programs access to programs/courses sufficient to comprise a career major in electric vehicle maintenance and repair

Relates to providing secondary school pupils and adults in career education programs access to programs/courses sufficient to comprise a career major in electric vehicle maintenance and repair; establishes the working group on electric vehicle career education achievement.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates new career education programs for electric vehicle maintenance, expanding vocational training access in schools and establishing a working group to advance this educational pathway.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes EV maintenance training programs, advancing electric vehicle infrastructure and reducing fossil fuel dependence through workforce development.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes EV workforce development, aligning with clean energy transition and emission reduction goals through career education programs.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates EV maintenance education programs, supporting workforce development for sustainable transportation infrastructure and EV adoption.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education K-12 Education Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 11, 2025

A 1179: Prohibits the lease of state forests, reforestation areas, wildlife management areas and unique areas for the purpose of gas and oil production

This bill prohibits leasing state-owned forests, reforestation areas, wildlife management areas, and unique natural areas for gas or oil exploration, development, or production. It amends New York's environmental conservation law to explicitly exclude these specific public lands from being leased for fossil fuel activities. The policy change directly affects state land management decisions, preventing future leases for oil and gas operations on these protected areas. The law applies to lands including state forests, wildlife areas, and designated unique natural sites, with no exceptions for gas or oil projects. This represents a concrete policy shift in how certain state lands may be used for energy development.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill explicitly prohibits leasing state lands for gas/oil production, directly restricting fossil fuel development on protected areas.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits fossil fuel leasing on protected state lands, conserving natural resources and preventing pollution from extraction activities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Conservation Forestry Public Lands

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6553: Establishes a green new deal for New York task force

Establishes a Green New Deal for New York task force; requires such task force to develop a detailed statewide, industrial, economic mobilization plan for the transition of the New York economy to become greenhouse gas emissions neutral by 2030 and to significantly draw down greenhouse gases from the atmosphere and oceans and to promote economic and environmental justice and equality.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates task force to develop plan for NY to achieve greenhouse gas neutrality by 2030, directly advancing renewable energy transition and emissions reduction goals.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates greenhouse gas emissions neutrality by 2030, draws down emissions, and promotes environmental justice - directly advancing climate action and pollution control.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change Environmental Justice

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2235: Provides for a two percent cap on rate increases imposed by utilities

This bill caps annual rate increases for gas and electric utilities - including municipal utilities - at two percent. It prohibits utilities from raising rates by more than two percent per year without violating the law. Any proposed rate increase above this limit must be reviewed by the Department of Public Service, but the utility authority’s board is barred from approving final rate plans that exceed the two percent cap. The law requires a public hearing if a board seeks to justify an increase above the cap, though such increases remain disallowed.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyCaps utility rate increases at 2% to protect consumers from excessive costs, directly aligning with consumer protection indicators in energy policy.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Utility Regulation

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