Creates a small business electric energy tax credit; specifies that the amount of credit shall be equal to the product of $0.02 per kilowatt hour; sets limit of no more than 19 full-time employees in New York state; determines that if the business is located at the primary residence of a sole proprietor, the business is not eligible for the tax credit.
Establishes the water resiliency projects fund for flood mitigation, stormwater mitigation and other water related resiliency projects; makes an appropriation therefor.
This bill creates 10 regional grant programs across New York State for arts, cultural, and parks organizations. Each region (e.g., Long Island, NYC, Capital Region) will have a council appointed by the governor, assembly speaker, and senate president to distribute competitive grants for two specific purposes: improving accessibility (like ADA compliance) and sustainability (such as energy efficiency and waste reduction). Grants must be split equally between larger and smaller organizations in each region (over/under $10M budgets in NYC, over/under $5M elsewhere), and parks organizations cannot receive more than 50% of total grant funds annually. Organizations cannot receive grants more than once every three years.
This bill (A 1266) creates a state-funded loan program to help hospitals and multi-unit residential buildings (like apartment complexes) reduce energy costs through low-interest loans or interest rate reductions. Eligible projects must first undergo an energy audit and focus on efficiency upgrades or renewable technologies (e.g., solar, efficient HVAC). At least 60% of annual loan funds must support facilities in economically distressed areas, with loans capped at $100,000 and interest rate reductions up to 4% for up to 10 years. The program, managed by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, aims to lower operating costs for these facilities statewide.
Enacts the senior environmental corps act; establishes the senior environmental corps within the department of environmental conservation; establishes a mechanism for seniors to volunteer their services for environmental purposes; creates senior environmental corps coordinating council; makes provisions for volunteer agreements.
Provides a tax exemption from sales and compensating use taxes on alternative energy systems including alternative energy systems, new Energy Star appliances and tangible personal property used in or on habitable residential and non-residential structures to improve energy efficiency; defines relevant terms; authorizes municipalities to adopt the exemption.
Requires the superintendent of financial services to examine the Green Bank at least once every calendar year; requires that a copy of such examination shall be furnished to NYSERDA, the state comptroller, the senate and the assembly.
This bill implements a constitutional amendment allowing the Mount Van Hoevenberg Olympic Sports Complex to operate on forest preserve land in Essex County's Adirondacks. It requires the state to acquire at least 2,500 acres of additional forest preserve land within the Adirondack Park as an offset for using existing forest preserve land for the complex. The bill limits development on the complex site to 322.26 acres for Nordic skiing, biathlon trails, and necessary facilities (like parking and lodges), while prohibiting unrelated amenities like hotels or zip lines. All development must follow the Adirondack Park State Land Master Plan and require a unit management plan approval.
This bill defines "portable solar generation devices" (moveable solar panels connecting via standard outlets, max 1,200 watts, certified by labs) and exempts them from utility interconnection and net metering requirements. It directly affects residential customers using these small solar devices and electric utilities. Key provisions prevent utilities from requiring approval, charging fees, or demanding extra equipment for these devices, while also shielding utilities from liability for device-related damage. The law takes immediate effect.
Directs the commissioner of the department of environmental conservation to promulgate rules and regulations establishing targets for the sales of zero emissions medium and heavy duty vehicles in the state.
