Energy

passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 11560: Enacts the responsible data center development act

Places a one year moratorium on the issuance of data center permits; requires utilities to establish an independent classification of service for large data centers; sets energy efficiency goals for data centers; provides for benefits for host communities; sets labor standards for the construction of data centers.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill imposes a moratorium on data center permits and sets efficiency goals, restricting energy infrastructure development.80% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly sets labor standards for data center construction, directly strengthening worker protections.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill promotes responsible data center development through energy efficiency, labor standards, and community benefits.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 30, 2026

S 10114: Prohibits the public service commission authority to order collection of charges from ratepayers for greenhouse gas reduction unrelated to the electric grid

Prohibits the public service commission authority to order collection of charges from ratepayers for greenhouse gas reduction unrelated to the electric grid.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill restricts utility charges for greenhouse gas reduction unrelated to the grid, limiting clean energy initiatives and potentially weakening energy transition efforts.85% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill restricts the ability to charge ratepayers for greenhouse gas reductions, limiting funding for environmental initiatives.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Grid Renewable Energy Utility Regulation Climate Change

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 1, 2026

A 11433: Enacts the NYS ratepayer protection nuclear moratorium act

Enacts the "NYS ratepayer protection nuclear moratorium act" under which certain state funds and subsidies are prohibited from being expended for new, reopened or rebuilt closed nuclear power facilities and related entities; creates a nuclear assessment task force.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill prohibits state funds and subsidies for new nuclear facilities, restricting government spending and fiscal management in that sector.85% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill prohibits state funds and subsidies for new nuclear power facilities, directly limiting nuclear energy development.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill prohibits state funds for new nuclear facilities, restricting a low-carbon energy source and potentially weakening climate change mitigation efforts.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Nuclear Utility Regulation

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 13, 2026

S 9895: Repeals the major renewable energy development program, including the office of renewable energy siting and electric transmission

Repeals the major renewable energy development program, including the office of renewable energy siting and electric transmission; and amends various provisions of law relating thereto.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill explicitly repeals renewable energy development programs and offices, directly weakening clean energy infrastructure.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill repeals renewable energy development programs and offices, weakening clean energy infrastructure and environmental protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Recycling

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9667: Delays the zero-emission school bus mandate

Delays the zero-emission school bus mandate for a period of five years; requires school districts to only purchase or lease zero-emission school buses by 2032 and requires school districts to only operate and maintain zero-emission school buses by 2040.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill delays zero-emission school bus mandate, weakening clean energy standards and restricting renewable energy adoption in transportation.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill delays zero-emission mandates, weakening environmental protections and increasing emissions.90% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill delays zero-emission mandates, weakening climate goals and sustainable transportation infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 21, 2026

A 10930: Prohibits the use of drilling fluids, brine and flowback water from gas or oil wells, pools, or fields on any highway

Prohibits the use of drilling fluids, brine and flowback water from gas or oil wells, pools, or fields on any highway for any purpose including but not limited to de-icing or dust suppression.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill restricts the use of oil and gas drilling byproducts on highways, limiting operational flexibility for energy extraction activities.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibiting hazardous drilling fluids on highways prevents soil and water contamination, directly protecting the environment.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill restricts the use of drilling fluids on highways for de-icing and dust suppression, limiting available resources for road maintenance and safety.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 9, 2026

S 9873: Requires SUNY and CUNY trustees refrain from investing in and subsequently divest from stocks, debt or other securities of certain publicly traded fossil fuel companies

Requires SUNY and CUNY trustees to refrain from investing in and subsequently divest from stocks, debt or other securities of certain publicly traded fossil fuel companies.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill mandates divestment from fossil fuel stocks, restricting capital access and limiting the energy sector's growth.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentDivesting from fossil fuels reduces capital for high-carbon industries, directly advancing climate change mitigation and environmental protection.95% confidence

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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 Jun 2, 2026

S 9962: Enacts the NYS ratepayer protection nuclear moratorium act

Enacts the "NYS ratepayer protection nuclear moratorium act" under which certain state funds and subsidies are prohibited from being expended for new, reopened or rebuilt closed nuclear power facilities and related entities; creates a nuclear assessment task force.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill prohibits state funds and subsidies from being used for new nuclear facilities, effectively restricting government spending in that sector.90% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill prohibits state funds for new nuclear facilities, restricting nuclear energy development.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill prohibits state funds for new nuclear facilities, which restricts a low-carbon energy source and limits environmental protection efforts against climate change.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Nuclear Utility Regulation

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 8, 2026

A 10896: Delays the zero-emission school bus mandate

Delays the zero-emission school bus mandate for a period of five years; requires school districts to only purchase or lease zero-emission school buses by 2032 and requires school districts to only operate and maintain zero-emission school buses by 2040.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill delays zero-emission mandates, weakening clean energy adoption and extending fossil fuel use in school transport.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill delays zero-emission bus mandates, weakening pollution control and climate change mitigation efforts.90% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill delays zero-emission mandates, restricting the advancement of sustainable transportation infrastructure and vehicle regulations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit

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