Energy

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8519: Relates to certain reforms for ORES oversight of siting of major renewable energy facilities and major electric transmission facilities

Relates to transparency and other requirements for applications submitted to ORES for siting of major renewable energy and major electric transmission facilities.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill streamlines ORES oversight for renewable energy facility siting via transparency requirements, directly advancing renewable infrastructure development.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill facilitates renewable energy facility siting via ORES oversight reforms, promoting clean energy infrastructure development and environmental protection goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Transmission

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2418: Relates to the municipal sustainable energy loan program

Relates to the municipal sustainable energy loan program; includes water efficiency improvements and resiliency improvements in the municipal sustainable energy loan program.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates municipal loan program for sustainable energy projects including efficiency/resiliency improvements, directly advancing clean energy infrastructure funding.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8035: Relates to building aid for incremental zero-emission school bus infrastructure costs

Bill A 8035 authorizes additional building aid for school districts to help cover specific infrastructure costs associated with zero-emission school buses. This aid addresses "incremental zero-emission school bus storage costs," which include modifications to bus facilities, specialized equipment, and advanced fire suppression systems. It also covers "incremental customer-owned make-ready costs" for infrastructure needed to install electric vehicle chargers. The aid applies to approved expenditures incurred through the 2034-2035 school year, provided these costs are not reimbursed by other state, federal, or utility funding sources. This measure aims to assist school districts with the necessary infrastructure investments for transitioning to zero-emission school bus fleets.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes state building aid for school infrastructure costs, increasing public spending on essential services like zero-emission bus infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill authorizes additional building aid for school bus infrastructure costs, directly funding facility upgrades (storage, chargers) related to zero-emission buses, advancing school infrastructure support.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds zero-emission school bus infrastructure including EV chargers and storage, directly advancing clean energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds infrastructure for zero-emission school buses, reducing emissions and promoting clean energy adoption in transportation.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds zero-emission school bus infrastructure, promoting sustainable transportation through targeted aid for EV charging and facility modifications.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Transportation Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles Public Transit

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 729: Relates to providing a tax credit for densified biomass fuel expenditures

Relates to providing a tax credit for densified biomass fuel expenditures; defines "qualified densified biomass fuel expenditures" and "densified biomass fuel".

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit for biomass fuel expenditures, directly offering tax relief under Budget & Taxes policy.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProvides tax credit for renewable biomass fuel, directly promoting clean energy investment and aligning with renewable energy support indicators.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentTax credit for biomass fuel promotes renewable energy adoption, reducing fossil fuel dependence and aligning with clean energy environmental goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Tax Credits

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3096: Requires the use of biodiesel and renewable diesel fuel in state vehicles

Requires the use of biodiesel and renewable diesel in state diesel operated vehicles; defines biodiesel as renewable, biodegradable, mono alkyl ester combustible liquid fuel derived from agricultural plant oils, animal fats or waste oils and greases.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates renewable diesel use in state vehicles, promoting biofuels over fossil fuels and reducing carbon footprint per bill's explicit requirements.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates biodiesel/renewable diesel in state vehicles, reducing emissions and promoting clean energy use per bill definition.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates renewable diesel in state vehicles, promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure and reducing emissions per bill's fuel requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Electric Vehicles

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in committee · New York · Senate May 20, 2026

S 2475: Establishes an exemption from taxation for energy-related public utility real property related to attaining state climate goals

Establishes an exemption from taxation for energy-related public utility real property related to attaining state climate goals; provides that such exemption shall remain in effect until it is retired or removed from service.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax exemption for climate-focused energy utilities, reducing tax revenue to support state climate goals through targeted fiscal policy.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyTax exemption for climate-related utility property directly advances renewable energy infrastructure by reducing costs for clean energy projects aligned with state climate goals.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentTax exemption incentivizes climate-focused utility infrastructure, directly advancing state climate goals through clean energy investment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9118: Creates an electric school bus infrastructure investment pilot program; appropriation

This bill creates a pilot program to help school districts transition to electric school buses by funding essential charging infrastructure. It allocates $20 million from the state general fund and $20 million from New York's clean energy fund (NYSERDA) to provide competitive annual grants for two school districts per economic development region. Grants cover planning and building clean energy micro-grids, including engineering and land use studies, to support reliable charging systems. The program will run from April 2026 through April 2031, with rules to be established by June 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $40M from state funds for electric bus infrastructure, advancing public service funding through budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds electric bus infrastructure for school districts, improving school transportation infrastructure and supporting educational access through clean energy initiatives.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds electric school bus infrastructure via clean energy fund (NYSERDA), promoting renewable energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence through dedicated grant program.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds electric school bus infrastructure via clean energy grants, reducing emissions and promoting renewable energy use.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds electric school bus charging infrastructure through $40M allocation, directly advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure for public transit vehicles.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Transportation Electric Vehicles Renewable Energy Electric Vehicles Public Transit

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9149: Exempts payments in lieu of taxes received or receivable with regards to renewable energy projects from local governments' tax cap calculations

Exempts payments in lieu of taxes received or receivable with regards to renewable energy projects from local governments' tax cap calculations; defines term.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts renewable energy PILOT payments from tax cap calculations, increasing local government revenue flexibility without triggering tax cap limits, promoting fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExempts renewable energy project payments from tax caps, reducing financial barriers and promoting development of clean energy infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExempts renewable energy project payments from tax caps, encouraging clean energy development and aligning with environmental protection goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 13, 2026

A 4107: Provides small businesses with grants to commercialize energy and environmental technology innovations in-state

Provides small businesses with grants of up to $100,000 to commercialize energy and environmental technology innovations and ideas in-state to stimulate economic development.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds small businesses to commercialize energy/environmental tech, directly advancing clean energy innovation and infrastructure through grants.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds environmental technology commercialization, directly promoting clean energy and environmental protection innovations.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds energy/environmental tech commercialization, directly supporting innovation in technology sector through grants per bill's purpose.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5908: Authorizes local municipalities and political subdivisions to have final say on if a renewable energy power plant can be sited in such municipalities or political subdivision's jurisdiction

Authorizes local municipalities and political subdivisions to have final say on if a renewable energy power plant can be sited in such municipalities' or political subdivisions' jurisdiction; establishes conflict of interest standards for approving the siting of a renewable energy power plant in a local municipality or political subdivision; requires the office of renewable energy siting and electric transmissions establish a database to collect and display host agreements and land contracts for renewable energy power plants; establishes contract standards concerning the forfeiture of mineral rights for the siting of renewable energy power plants; regulates the conduct of businesses engaged in the conduct of selling renewable energy power plants.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill grants local municipalities authority to block renewable energy projects, creating potential barriers to development and contradicting federal renewable energy goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy

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