Energy

in committee · New York · Assembly May 12, 2026

A 11045: Prohibits utility corporations and municipalities from increasing a bill previously rendered to a small non-residential customer after twelve months from the date service was provided

Prohibits utility corporations and municipalities from increasing a bill previously rendered to a small non-residential customer after twelve months from the date service was provided; provides limited exceptions to such prohibition; requires the utility corporation or municipality to provide notice regarding the late billing.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill protects small non-residential utility consumers from billing increases, aligning with the indicator to protect utility consumers.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 13, 2026

S 9895: Repeals the major renewable energy development program, including the office of renewable energy siting and electric transmission

Repeals the major renewable energy development program, including the office of renewable energy siting and electric transmission; and amends various provisions of law relating thereto.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill explicitly repeals renewable energy development programs and offices, directly weakening clean energy infrastructure.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill repeals renewable energy development programs and offices, weakening clean energy infrastructure and environmental protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Recycling

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 1, 2026

A 10764: Establishes utility billing integrity requirements and consumer protections

Enacts the "utility billing integrity act" to establish utility billing integrity and consumer protections through anomaly detection, advanced data analytics and the usage of artificial intelligence; requires every utility to implement and maintain a billing integrity program utilizing anomaly detection systems to review all residential utility bills prior to issuance; provides that where a billing anomaly is identified, the utility shall provide prompt notice to the customer that the bill is under review.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill strengthens consumer protections and billing integrity in utilities, aligning with the goal of protecting utility consumers.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates AI and anomaly detection for utility billing integrity, enhancing consumer protections and cybersecurity.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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passed · New York · Assembly May 4, 2026

A 11021: Relates to requiring the public service commission to provide certain information relating to a major change in rates on its website

Requires the public service commission to post a written summary of the actions taken by the commission or department upon approval of a major change in rates to promote ratepayer affordability and minimizing residential energy burden.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates transparency on rate changes to protect consumers and minimize energy burden, aligning with consumer protection indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Utility Regulation

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 14, 2026

S 9917: Authorizes municipalities to require a permit for certain energy projects

Authorizes municipalities to require a permit for the construction of a major renewable energy facility, major electric transmission facility or certain major electric generating facilities.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill authorizes permits for renewable energy and transmission facilities, facilitating their development and infrastructure expansion.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9667: Delays the zero-emission school bus mandate

Delays the zero-emission school bus mandate for a period of five years; requires school districts to only purchase or lease zero-emission school buses by 2032 and requires school districts to only operate and maintain zero-emission school buses by 2040.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill delays zero-emission school bus mandate, weakening clean energy standards and restricting renewable energy adoption in transportation.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill delays zero-emission mandates, weakening environmental protections and increasing emissions.90% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill delays zero-emission mandates, weakening climate goals and sustainable transportation infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 1, 2026

A 10775: Relates to ensuring net metering is a compensation floor for residential producers of energy

Provides that any credits remaining on a customer-generator's account shall be liquidable, or transferable to any new owner of the property in which the generation equipment resides, with proof of deed transfer by the corporation within thirty days of a request made by a customer-generator; relates to ensuring net metering is a compensation floor for residential producers of energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill strengthens net metering protections for residential energy producers, ensuring fair compensation and transferability of credits.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 21, 2026

A 10930: Prohibits the use of drilling fluids, brine and flowback water from gas or oil wells, pools, or fields on any highway

Prohibits the use of drilling fluids, brine and flowback water from gas or oil wells, pools, or fields on any highway for any purpose including but not limited to de-icing or dust suppression.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill restricts the use of oil and gas drilling byproducts on highways, limiting operational flexibility for energy extraction activities.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibiting hazardous drilling fluids on highways prevents soil and water contamination, directly protecting the environment.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill restricts the use of drilling fluids on highways for de-icing and dust suppression, limiting available resources for road maintenance and safety.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 9, 2026

S 9873: Requires SUNY and CUNY trustees refrain from investing in and subsequently divest from stocks, debt or other securities of certain publicly traded fossil fuel companies

Requires SUNY and CUNY trustees to refrain from investing in and subsequently divest from stocks, debt or other securities of certain publicly traded fossil fuel companies.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill mandates divestment from fossil fuel stocks, restricting capital access and limiting the energy sector's growth.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentDivesting from fossil fuels reduces capital for high-carbon industries, directly advancing climate change mitigation and environmental protection.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 7, 2026

A 10993: Relates to the appointment and responsibilities of the commissioners of the public service commission

Relates to the appointment and responsibilities of the commissioners of the public service commission; requires the commission to have a duty to protect public interest, including ensuring access to utility services for residential and business customers; prohibits commissioners from having been employed within the last two years by an electric, gas, steam, telecommunications, or water utility that is regulated by the commission.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill strengthens public service commission to protect consumer access and enforce utility regulations, aligning with consumer protection indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Utility Regulation

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