Energy

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4078: Relates to establishing requirements and penalties for combination utility companies during service outages

Relates to establishing requirements and penalties for combination utility companies during service outages; provides that a penalty for failure to reasonably comply with requirements that protect the overall reliability and continuity of combination utility company services shall be up to one hundred dollars per violation or for a pattern or practice of such violations up to one thousand dollars per violation.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill enforces reliability standards for utility companies during outages, protecting consumers and ensuring infrastructure continuity per energy infrastructure focus.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Grid

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in committee · New York · Senate May 6, 2026

S 1552: Relates to the establishment of reduced residential rates for electric and natural gas service to low-income customers

This bill requires electric and gas utilities to offer reduced rates of 25-35% to low-income households enrolled in specific assistance programs like SSI, TANF, SNAP, or home energy assistance. It directs utilities to simplify enrollment through data sharing with social services agencies and provide clear application information on bills and websites. Utilities must cover the cost of these discounts using existing profits (not raising rates for other customers) and implement the program by 2027. The policy directly affects over 1 million low-income New York households currently receiving federal or state aid.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates 25-35% discounted energy rates for low-income households via SNAP/SSI, protecting consumers and using utility profits without rate hikes, aligning with energy affordability support.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingReduces utility costs for low-income households, directly supporting housing affordability by lowering a major expense for vulnerable residents.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 18, 2026

S 1385: Relates to increasing solar energy tax credits, implementing a solar STAR credit, and amends provisions relating to the siting of major renewable energy facilities

Increases solar energy tax credits; implements a solar STAR credit; amends provisions relating to the role of municipalities in siting of major renewable energy facilities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly increases solar energy tax credits and implements a solar STAR credit, directly advancing tax policy through targeted tax relief for renewable energy investments.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyIncreases solar tax credits and implements solar STAR credit, directly advancing renewable energy adoption and infrastructure development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Solar

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6798: Directs the New York state energy research and development authority to conduct a feasibility study on carbon recapture

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 carbon recapture.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill directs feasibility study on carbon recapture, a clean energy technology advancing emissions reduction and infrastructure development.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentDirects feasibility study on carbon recapture, a climate mitigation technology to reduce emissions, advancing environmental protection goals.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4327: Provides a tax credit for certain utility bill payments and establishes a moratorium on certain surcharges thereon

Provides a tax credit for utility bill payments made in taxable years 2025 and 2026 based on the difference of the average monthly utility bill payment in the year in which the credit is claimed and the average monthly utility bill payment in the preceding three taxable years; establishes a moratorium on certain utility bill surcharges until April 1, 2026; provides for the repeal of such moratorium upon expiration thereof.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit for utility payments (2025-2026) and moratorium on surcharges, reducing household costs for middle/lower income.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill provides tax credit for utility payments and moratorium on surcharges, protecting consumers from higher energy costs per utility consumer protection indicator.85% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Tax Credits

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6147: Relates to net-metering for non-residential customers of electric corporations which own, lease or operate micro-combined heat and power generating equipment

Expands New York's net metering law by adding non-residential micro-combined heat and power generating equipment systems to the list of currently eligible technologies that can be net metered.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExpands net-metering to non-residential renewable systems, promoting clean energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel reliance through infrastructure incentives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar

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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

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2473: Establishes the fresh air jobs tax credit

Establishes the fresh air jobs tax credit for businesses participating in the development or production of clean wind energy buildout programs in this state.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates tax credit for clean energy businesses, providing tax relief to incentivize development, aligning with support indicators for tax incentives.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes tax credit for clean wind energy development, directly promoting renewable energy infrastructure and clean energy production.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill provides tax credits for clean wind energy development, directly promoting renewable energy adoption and reducing emissions per environmental indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tax Credits Tax Incentives Wind

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4439: Relates to the purchase of zero-emission buses and the procurement of electric-powered buses, vehicles or other related equipment

Relates to the purchase of zero-emission buses and the procurement of electric-powered buses, vehicles or other related equipment and infrastructure; requires public utilities to have infrastructure, capacity, facilities, and transmission and distribution systems needed to supply power for the charging of zero-emission buses and provides a tariff for charging of electric buses.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires public utilities to build infrastructure for electric buses, advancing clean energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence through mandated infrastructure development.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates zero-emission bus procurement and infrastructure, directly reducing transportation emissions and advancing clean energy adoption in public transit.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates procurement of zero-emission buses and requires utility infrastructure for charging, promoting sustainable public transit infrastructure and electric vehicle adoption.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7783: Relates to letters of credit for siting permits

This bill directs New York's Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission (ORES) to create a standardized procedure for processing letters of credit required as financial security for renewable energy project siting permits. It specifically requires ORES to develop this procedure and make it available to any municipality that chooses to use ORES to handle such financial security in their permitting process. The bill does not change the requirement for financial security but establishes a clear, centralized process for its administration. This affects renewable energy developers seeking permits and local governments managing permitting under the state's siting program.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyStandardizes financial security process for renewable energy project permits, reducing bureaucratic barriers to development and advancing renewable energy infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill standardizes permitting for renewable energy projects, advancing clean energy adoption without weakening environmental requirements.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy

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