Energy

in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 27, 2026

A 10723: Relates to prohibiting the construction of certain energy storage systems within five hundred feet of a school or dwelling in N.Y. City

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 EnergyBill restricts energy storage system construction near schools and dwellings, limiting renewable energy infrastructure development in urban areas.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Storage

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 26, 2026

S 9578: Establishes the New York state energy savings program

Establishes the New York state energy savings program authorizing the establishment of energy savings accounts; establishes a personal income tax deduction for deposits into such accounts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax deduction for energy savings accounts, promoting fiscal responsibility and potential long-term budget efficiency through energy conservation incentives.85% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes energy savings accounts and provides tax incentives for energy efficiency, directly advancing energy conservation and reducing energy consumption.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 3, 2026

S 9344: Prohibits the issuing of major renewable energy and major electric transmission facility siting permits in designated grassland bird conservation centers

Prohibits the issuing of major renewable energy and major electric transmission facility siting permits in designated grassland bird conservation centers including, but not limited to, three such centers in Jefferson county, one center in Saint Lawrence county, the Oak-Orchard-Iroquois center, the Washington County Grasslands center, the Finger Lakes National Forest center and the Shawangunk Grasslands.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill prohibits renewable energy and transmission facility permits in conservation areas, directly blocking renewable energy development.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill prohibits renewable energy and transmission permits in conservation centers, limiting clean energy development and restricting environmental protection efforts.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Conservation Forestry

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 13, 2026

A 10593: Provides for a state workforce fuel reduction and conservation program which will develop and assist in implementing strategies to reduce fuel consumption

Provides for a state workforce fuel reduction and conservation program which will develop and assist in implementing strategies to reduce fuel consumption by the state's motor vehicle fleet and to reduce solo trips between work and home by state employees; requires reporting to the governor and legislature.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill promotes fuel reduction and conservation for state vehicles, increasing energy efficiency and reducing fossil fuel consumption.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes fuel reduction and conservation program to decrease state fleet emissions and solo trips, directly supporting environmental protection goals.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill promotes fuel reduction and conservation for state vehicles, aligning with sustainable transportation goals and reducing environmental impact.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 3, 2026

A 10406: Relates to small business energy assistance and advocacy services

Relates to small business energy assistance and advocacy services; establishes the small business energy assistance and advocacy services program within the division for small-business; authorizes the division for small-business to initiate complaints to the public service commission regarding gas and electricity and steam heat.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes assistance and advocacy services for small businesses regarding energy utilities, protecting consumers and improving access to energy services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Utility Regulation Tags Small Business

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 6, 2026

A 10447: Relates to requiring applications for retail gas station building permits to include electric vehicle charging stations

Requires applications for retail gas station building permits to include one electric vehicle charging station using direct current fast chargers at such gasoline station per four gas dispensing pumps.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates EV charging stations at gas stations, promoting electric vehicle adoption and clean energy infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 20, 2026

A 10672: Prohibits public utilities from passing along the cost of site investigation and remediation efforts on to rate payers

Prohibits public utilities from passing along the cost of site investigation and remediation efforts on to rate payers; requires each public utility with more than seventy-five thousand customers to submit to the public service commission an annual report containing a description of any expenses that may not be included or incorporated in the public utility's operating expenses.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill protects utility consumers by preventing them from bearing costs of site investigation and remediation, aligning with consumer protection indicators for energy policy support.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Utility Regulation

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 3, 2026

A 10402: Provides for motor fuel pollution and health impact labelling requirements

This bill requires gas stations and large fuel consumers to post bilingual warning signs at fuel pumps stating that the products release air pollutants and greenhouse gases linked to health impacts and climate change. The law applies to retail outlets and wholesale purchasers with storage tanks of at least 550 gallons, mandating that signs be displayed in both English and Spanish with specific lettering requirements. State and municipal officials are authorized to inspect fuel facilities, review records, and issue warnings or fines of up to $1,000 for violations, with violators' names potentially published monthly. Municipalities retain the right to enforce existing local laws on this matter as long as they do not conflict with the new state requirements.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill requires labeling of fossil fuel pollution and greenhouse gas impacts, which highlights negative environmental consequences of energy consumption rather than advancing renewable energy or clean energy infrastructure.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill requires warning labels on fuel products highlighting air pollutants and greenhouse gases, raising public awareness about environmental impacts.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 13, 2026

A 10578: Creates a small business grid renewable energy tax credit

Creates a small business grid renewable energy tax credit; provides the term "business related renewable energy usage" shall refer to renewable power usage used to further the economic activity of the taxpayer at the primary business location that is clearly delimited from any shared renewable energy power usage cost.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates tax credit for small businesses, providing fiscal relief and promoting economic activity through renewable energy incentives.75% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates tax credit for small business renewable energy usage, directly promoting renewable energy adoption and clean energy infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates tax credit for renewable energy usage by small businesses, promoting clean energy adoption and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Renewable Energy Tags Small Business

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 13, 2026

A 10604: Relates to enacting the "NYCHA HVAC repair act"

Relates to enacting the "NYCHA HVAC repair act"; provides for the heating and cooling of properties including dwelling units owned by the New York city housing authority through the installation of geothermal or air source heat pumps and for the replacement of lighting on New York city housing authority property with LED bulbs.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill promotes energy efficiency through geothermal/air source heat pumps and LED lighting, advancing renewable energy and reducing fossil fuel dependence.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates HVAC repairs and LED lighting upgrades in NYCHA properties, improving living conditions and energy efficiency for affordable housing residents.90% confidence

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