Energy

failed · New York · Senate May 6, 2026

S 7710: Relates to prohibiting the construction of certain energy storage systems within five hundred feet of a school or dwelling in a city of one million or more

Prohibits the construction or maintenance of energy storage systems capable of storing more than twenty kilowatt hours within five hundred feet of a school or dwelling in a city with a population of one million or more.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRestricts energy storage infrastructure near schools/dwellings in large cities, hindering renewable energy deployment and clean energy infrastructure development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Storage

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failed · New York · Assembly Apr 28, 2026

A 9221: Repeals provisions of law relating to prohibiting the installation of fossil-fuel equipment and building systems in new construction and to certain decarbonization action plans

Repeals provisions of law relating to prohibiting the installation of fossil-fuel equipment and building systems in new construction and to establishing decarbonization action plans for state-owned facilities.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill repeals prohibitions on fossil-fuel equipment in new construction and removes decarbonization plans for state facilities, weakening clean energy standards and favoring fossil fuels over renewables.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRepeals restrictions on fossil-fuel equipment and decarbonization plans, directly weakening environmental protections and removing emissions reduction requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2573: Prohibits municipal corporations from adopting local laws, ordinances, regulations, or policies that prohibit certain utility services from being delivered based on the type or source of energy

Prohibits the governing board of a municipal corporation from adopting any law, ordinance, regulation or policy that prohibits, or has the effect of prohibiting, the connection or reconnection of a utility service to a customer based upon the type or source of energy to be delivered to the customer.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyPrevents local bans on utility services based on energy source, enabling renewable energy deployment without municipal restrictions.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentPrevents municipalities from banning utility services based on energy source, blocking local renewable energy policies and fossil fuel restrictions that advance environmental goals.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 16, 2025

S 7429: Relates to establishing the energy performance benchmarking program

Bill S 7429 establishes an energy performance benchmarking program for New York State. It directs various state agencies, departments, and public authorities to collectively reduce the average energy use in state-owned and managed buildings by at least 20% by April 1, 2030, from a 2020-2021 baseline. The New York Power Authority will lead a team to manage the program, provide guidelines, and offer technical assistance. Affected entities must benchmark energy use, conduct energy audits for inefficient buildings, implement cost-effective efficiency improvements, and prioritize sub-metering for larger buildings.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates 20% energy reduction in state buildings by 2030, directly advancing energy efficiency standards through benchmarking and audits.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates 20% reduction in state building energy use by 2030, directly lowering emissions and promoting energy efficiency per bill's core requirement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8530: Enacts the utility transparency and fair billing protection act

Enacts the utility transparency and fair billing protection act to prevent consumers from being overcharged due to misclassified utility rates by mandating proactive account reviews, automatic adjustments, and ensuring clear communication between utilities and customers.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill protects consumers from utility overcharging via transparent billing, aligning with 'protects utility consumers' indicator in energy policy context.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Utility Regulation

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in committee · New York · Senate May 13, 2026

S 7133: Enacts the renewable natural gas standard act; appropriation

Enacts the "renewable natural gas standard act"; requires the public service commission to establish a program to require that gas corporations procure renewable natural gas from third-parties, including affiliates of the gas corporation, for distribution to natural gas customers.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates renewable natural gas procurement, advancing renewable energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence in gas distribution.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates gas corporations to procure renewable natural gas, reducing emissions and promoting clean energy alternatives per bill's requirement for renewable content in gas distribution.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Renewable Energy Utility Regulation

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failed · New York · Senate May 6, 2026

S 1167: Repeals the prohibition on fossil fuel equipment and building systems in new buildings; repealer

This bill repeals a future rule that would have prohibited fossil fuel equipment (like gas furnaces or water heaters) in new buildings starting in 2026. It removes the restriction from state law, meaning new buildings constructed after 2026 could still use fossil fuel-based systems without legal barriers. The repeal directly affects builders, developers, and property owners constructing new buildings in New York State. The change takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRepeals prohibition on fossil fuel equipment in new buildings, allowing continued use of gas systems and opposing clean energy transition standards.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRepeals prohibition on fossil fuel equipment in new buildings, removing a 2026 restriction that would have reduced emissions. Allows continued use of gas systems, weakening environmental protections.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2170: Directs the public service commission and the Long Island power authority to extend appropriate elements of the compensation under the "Value Stack" to resources located behind customer electric meters

Directs the public service commission and the Long Island power authority to extend appropriate elements of the compensation under the "Value Stack" to resources located behind customer electric meters.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExtends Value Stack compensation to behind-the-meter renewable resources, incentivizing customer-owned clean energy systems and aligning with renewable energy promotion indicators.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Utility Regulation

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 28, 2026

A 6333: Establishes the small business energy conservation ombudsman program

Establishes the small business energy conservation ombudsman program to represent small businesses on issues relating to state energy policy and the goals of the climate leadership and community protection act.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes ombudsman for small businesses on energy policy tied to CLCPA's climate goals, advancing renewable energy transition through stakeholder representation.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes ombudsman to represent small businesses on energy policy aligning with CLCPA climate goals, advancing conservation efforts and regulatory engagement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Conservation Tags Small Business

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1536: Directs the New York state energy research and development authority to conduct a study of the technical and economic feasibility and ratepayer impact of a zero emission electrical system

Directs the New York state energy research and development authority to conduct a study of the technical and economic feasibility and ratepayer impact of a zero-emission electrical system and a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyDirects study of zero-emission electrical system feasibility, aligning with renewable energy advancement and emissions reduction goals90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentDirects study of zero-emission electrical system and GHG reduction, advancing climate goals per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Utility Regulation Climate Change

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