Energy

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2004: Requires public hearings on increases in utility charges

This 2004 bill requires the Public Service Commission to hold public hearings at least 90 days before deciding on utility rate increases, fees, rentals, or charges. The hearings must occur in the specific area affected by the proposed increase, allowing residents to share comments and ask questions directly to both the utility company and the commission. It applies to all utility rate changes and mandates this public input step before any approval decision. The law took effect 90 days after enactment, with necessary rule changes allowed before that date.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires public hearings before utility rate increases, protecting consumers per support indicator for utility consumer protection.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Utility Regulation

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5251: Relates to informational notices provided on utility bills

Requires the public service commission to determine the cost to ratepayers of rules and regulations issued to comply with the New York state climate leadership and community protection act.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires cost assessment for CLCPA compliance, supporting New York's climate energy goals by ensuring transparency in ratepayer costs for renewable energy regulations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Utility Regulation

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5386: Enacts the state and local clean energy partnership

Enacts the "state and local clean energy partnership", directing the public service commission to establish a standard New York state community choice aggregation program for all utility service territories.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyDirectly establishes state-wide clean energy partnership and community choice aggregation program to promote renewable energy procurement through public service commission mandate.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes community choice aggregation for clean energy, promoting renewable electricity use and reducing emissions through mandated state program implementation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Utility Regulation

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 3, 2026

S 4066: Enacts the "affordable clean energy (ACE) act"

Enacts the "affordable clean energy (ACE) act"; exempts renewable energy systems from certain requirements related to energy facilities (Part A); directs the New York power authority to propose a minimum of two priority transmission projects to address the areas of highest need on the bulk transmission system (Part B); exempts payment in lieu of taxes revenue from property tax cap calculations (Part C).

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts PILOT revenue from property tax cap, increasing budget flexibility and supporting fiscal management.85% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates 100% renewable electricity for state operations by 2030, includes renewable energy siting procedures, solar panel recycling, and explicitly names 'renewable energy progress' in title.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates 100% renewable electricity for state operations by 2030 and includes solar panel recycling, directly advancing clean energy adoption and environmental protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Renewable Energy Solar Wind

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2349: Relates to exempting payment in lieu of tax payments relating to energy systems from school district and local government tax levies

This bill amends tax laws to exclude payments in lieu of property taxes from renewable energy systems (like solar, wind, and battery storage) from school district and local government tax levies. It specifically removes these energy-related payments from calculations used to determine funding levels for schools and local services. The change directly affects school districts and municipalities that rely on tax levy formulas, ensuring renewable energy projects don't reduce their available funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExcludes renewable energy PILOT payments from tax levies, preventing school funding reductions. Protects public education budgets by maintaining funding levels.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExcludes renewable energy payments from tax levy calculations, preventing funding reductions for schools. Directly protects existing education funding stability as stated in the bill's summary.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExempts renewable energy tax payments from school funding calculations, removing financial disincentives for solar/wind projects and supporting renewable energy development.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExempts renewable energy tax payments, promoting clean energy adoption without direct environmental language85% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tax Incentives School Funding Energy Storage Renewable Energy Solar

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1438: Establishes the zero emission industrial trucks grant program

Establishes the zero-emission industrial trucks grant program to be administered by NYSERDA, to encourage the purchase and lease of zero-emission industrial trucks, class I to III.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyPromotes zero-emission industrial trucks via NYSERDA grants, reducing fossil fuel dependence and advancing clean energy infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds zero-emission industrial trucks via NYSERDA grants, directly reducing industrial emissions and promoting clean energy adoption.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds zero-emission industrial truck adoption, promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure within vehicle regulations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 97: Enacts the "build to need act"

Enacts the "build to need act" to meet the state's electrification and climate related policy mandates; directs the public service commission to implement a grid planning process; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates grid planning for electrification and climate policy compliance, advancing renewable energy infrastructure and climate mandates.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill enacts grid planning to meet climate mandates and electrification goals, directly advancing environmental protection through clean energy infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Grid Electric Vehicles Transmission

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 734: Establishes an energy project revolving loan program and fund

Establishes an energy project revolving loan program and energy project revolving loan fund to encourage the development of renewable energy generating projects by awarding financial assistance for certain zero-emission energy generation projects.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes loan fund specifically for zero-emission renewable energy projects, directly funding clean energy development per summary.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes renewable energy development through financial assistance for zero-emission projects, directly advancing environmental protection goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy

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passed · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 6882: Relates to carport-mounted solar energy system siting

Prohibits local governments from prohibiting the construction, installation, or operation of carport-mounted solar energy systems with a nameplate capacity of five megawatts or less, in any non-residential zoning district or mixed commercial and residential zoning district of any such city, town or village, provided however, if the zoning district is a certified agricultural district the agricultural impacts of the projects shall be minimized to the extent practicable.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProhibits local bans on small solar carports in commercial zones, enabling renewable energy deployment without restrictions.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits local bans on small solar carports, enabling clean energy adoption and reducing emissions per bill's explicit purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 289: Includes fuel-flexible linear generators which do not utilize a fossil fuel resource in the process of generating electricity as qualifying as renewable energy systems

Includes fuel-flexible linear generators which do not utilize a fossil fuel resource in the process of generating electricity as qualifying as renewable energy systems.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExpands renewable energy definition to include fossil-fuel-free generators, promoting broader adoption of clean energy systems per bill's explicit language.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExpands renewable energy definition to include non-fossil fuel generators, directly promoting clean energy adoption per environmental policy goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy

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