Energy (Wind)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1448: Establishes a moratorium on the building or placing of any permanent or semi-permanent wind turbine

Establishes a moratorium on the building or placing of any permanent or semi-permanent wind turbine on bodies of freshwater located within the state and within the jurisdiction and control of the state.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill blocks wind turbine development (renewable energy infrastructure) via moratorium on freshwater sites, directly restricting renewable energy deployment.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentMoratorium on wind turbines directly restricts clean energy development, a key environmental protection measure, weakening efforts to reduce emissions and promote renewable resources.92% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4252: Establishes a moratorium on the building or placing of any permanent or semi-permanent wind turbine in the waters of Lake Ontario located within the state

Establishes a moratorium on the building or placing of any permanent or semi-permanent wind turbine in the waters of Lake Ontario located within the state and within the jurisdiction and control of the state.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyMoratorium blocks wind turbine development, a renewable energy source, directly restricting renewable energy infrastructure expansion in Lake Ontario waters.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentMoratorium on wind turbines restricts renewable energy development, a key environmental protection measure per bill's explicit restriction on clean energy infrastructure.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2206: Establishes a moratorium on the building or placing of any permanent or semi-permanent wind turbine

Establishes a moratorium on the building or placing of any permanent or semi-permanent wind turbine on bodies of freshwater located within the state and within the jurisdiction and control of the state.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyMoratorium on wind turbines directly blocks renewable energy development, opposing wind power expansion in freshwater areas.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentMoratorium on wind turbines restricts renewable energy development, opposing clean energy initiatives and environmental protection efforts.95% confidence

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failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2553: Relates to prohibiting the location of wind turbines on Lake Erie

Bill A 2553 proposes to prohibit the construction and operation of wind turbines in Lake Erie within the state's jurisdiction and control. The bill amends both the public service law and the environmental conservation law. These changes would prevent state regulatory boards and departments from granting certificates or permits for any wind turbine projects in Lake Erie. This effectively creates a legal barrier to offshore wind development in that specific body of water.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill explicitly prohibits wind turbine projects in Lake Erie, blocking offshore wind development which is a renewable energy source.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill prohibits wind turbines in Lake Erie, a clean energy source, directly restricting renewable energy development and environmental protection efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Wind Conservation

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3535: Relates to the granting of certificates for the construction or operation of industrial wind turbines

Prohibits the granting of a certificate for the construction or operation of an on-shore or off-shore industrial wind turbine or wind farm within the jurisdiction and control of the state and within any area of the state outside of the city of New York unless a certificate for the construction or operation of an on-shore or off-shore industrial wind turbine or wind farm within geographic boundaries of or the shoreline adjacent to the city of New York is granted simultaneously.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyProhibits wind turbine certificates outside NYC without simultaneous NYC approval, effectively blocking renewable energy development by creating regulatory barriers.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill restricts wind turbine development by requiring NYC approval for all projects, hindering renewable energy expansion critical for environmental protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Wind Coastal & Flood Protection

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9027: Relates to the granting of certificates for the construction or operation of industrial wind turbines

Prohibits the granting of a certificate for the construction or operation of an on-shore or off-shore industrial wind turbine or wind farm within the jurisdiction and control of the state and within any area of the state outside of the city of New York unless a certificate for the construction or operation of an on-shore or off-shore industrial wind turbine or wind farm within geographic boundaries of or the shoreline adjacent to the city of New York is granted simultaneously.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyProhibits wind turbine certificates unless NYC approval granted simultaneously, creating a barrier to renewable energy development.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill restricts wind turbine development outside NYC, hindering renewable energy expansion that supports environmental goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Wind Coastal & Flood Protection

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