Energy

in committee · New York · Assembly May 19, 2026

A 10830: Relates to the siting of new electric transmission facilities

Provides that in the siting of new electric transmission facilities, priority shall be given to major electric transmission facilities that are proposed to be sited in existing rights-of-way including those owned by an electric corporation or distribution utility, or by the state, including any subdivision thereof, or a state public authority, for state highway or transportation purposes, and railroad corridors.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill prioritizes existing corridors and shared infrastructure for transmission lines, reducing environmental impact and accelerating grid reliability.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill prioritizes existing corridors and infrastructure to minimize new environmental impacts during transmission line siting.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Grid Pipeline Infrastructure Transmission

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 14, 2026

A 10965: 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 enables municipalities to regulate major renewable and transmission facilities, facilitating orderly development of clean energy infrastructure.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill empowers municipalities to regulate major energy projects, including renewable facilities, which strengthens local environmental oversight and promotes clean energy development.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy

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in committee · New York · Senate May 19, 2026

S 9980: Reduces electric corporations' response time for securing downed wires

Requires each utility to take appropriate safety precautions regarding electrical hazards, including developing plans to promptly de-energize downed wires within two hours of notification of the location of such downed wires from a municipal emergency responder and promptly secure such wires within six hours in the case of events that are not considered emergencies.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill strengthens energy infrastructure safety by mandating faster response times for downed wires, protecting consumers and grid reliability.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates utility companies to promptly secure downed wires, directly improving workplace safety for workers exposed to electrical hazards.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate May 13, 2026

S 9915: Requires battery energy storage system owners and operators to demonstrate compliance with workforce reliability standards as a condition of state financial assistance; extends prevailing wage requirements

Requires battery energy storage system owners and operators to demonstrate compliance with workforce reliability standards as a condition of state financial assistance; extends prevailing wage requirements and whistleblower protections to operations and maintenance employees at covered battery energy storage systems; directs the public service commission to promulgate implementing regulations; and requires a periodic review of implementation.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill strengthens battery energy storage infrastructure by enforcing workforce reliability standards and expanding worker protections, advancing clean energy goals.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill extends prevailing wage requirements and whistleblower protections to battery energy storage employees, directly strengthening worker rights and compensation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Storage Utility Regulation

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 24, 2026

A 11099: Enacts the "renewable energy project labor agreement act"; provides for the repeal of certain provisions upon expiration thereof

Enacts the "renewable energy project labor agreement act" in relation to requiring project labor agreements for renewable energy projects receiving state support; provides for the repeal of certain provisions upon expiration thereof.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill enacts a Renewable Energy Project Labor Agreement Act, strengthening renewable energy projects receiving state support.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes renewable energy projects, which reduces emissions and advances environmental protection goals.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates Project Labor Agreements for state-funded renewable energy projects, which standardize wages and working conditions to protect workers' rights.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Apprenticeships

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passed · New York · Senate May 6, 2026

S 9735: Enacts the "home utility weatherization jobs act"

Enacts the "home utility weatherization jobs act"; requires each gas corporation, electric corporation, or combination gas or electric corporation to submit to the public service commission for review and approval at least one and up to ten neighborhood scale weatherization and electrification-ready projects.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates weatherization and electrification projects, promoting energy efficiency and clean energy infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Utility Regulation

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in committee · New York · Senate May 15, 2026

S 9830: Relates to enhanced community benefit agreements between renewable owners and host municipalities

Authorizes renewable owners to enter into enhanced community benefit agreements with the governing bodies of host municipalities under which direct bill credits are offered to residential customers.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill promotes renewable energy by enabling enhanced community benefit agreements that offer direct bill credits to residential customers.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 27, 2026

S 10082: Prohibits foreign ownership of gas and electric corporations and regulates executive compensation

Prohibits foreign ownership of gas and electric corporations; requires that any foreign owned gas and electric corporations execute a divestiture plan; regulates executive compensation by limiting annual bonuses and incentive-based compensation for executive officers.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill restricts foreign ownership of gas and electric corporations and limits executive compensation, which constrains investment and operational flexibility in the energy sector.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 22, 2026

S 10011: Directs the public service commission to create an agrivoltaics incentive program

Directs the public service commission, in consultation with the New York State energy research and development authority, to create an agrivoltaics incentive program to support agrivoltaic projects designed to maximize agricultural and environmental co-benefits.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates an incentive program for agrivoltaics, a renewable energy technology that combines solar power with agriculture, directly advancing clean energy infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates an agrivoltaics incentive program to maximize agricultural and environmental co-benefits, directly supporting environmental protection.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar Utility Regulation

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passed · New York · Senate May 4, 2026

S 9835: Requires gas and electric corporations to provide thirty days' notice to customers whenever there is a service rate or charge increase

This legislation mandates that gas and electric utility companies provide written notice to customers at least thirty days before any service rate or charge increases take effect. The public service commission would be required to enforce this notification rule for all affected customers. The notice must specify that the higher cost will begin after the thirty-day period concludes. Should the bill pass, the requirement would become effective immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill protects utility consumers by requiring advance notice for rate increases, aligning with the indicator to protect utility consumers.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Utility Regulation

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