Extends the date by which school districts must purchase and solely operate and maintain zero-emission school buses; authorizes certain school districts to apply for and be granted an annual one-year extension for compliance with zero-emission school bus requirements until 2045.
Exempts payments in lieu of taxes received or receivable with regards to renewable energy projects from local governments' tax cap calculations; defines term.
Requires that an assessment of the role that permit approvals for air contamination sources plays in contributing to stationary and mobile sources of air pollution be included in an addendum to the strategies for the development of community emission reduction programs; requires disclosure of last mile warehouse permits.
Requires a mitigation ratio of one acre for every acre of occupied grassland bird breeding habitat and three acres of mitigation for every acre of grassland bird wintering habitat included in a major electric transmission facility siting permit.
Assembly Resolution No. 472 recognizes May 29, 2025, as Learn About Composting Day in New York State. This resolution aims to raise awareness among citizens about the benefits of composting, including reducing food waste in landfills and improving soil health.
Prohibits the breeding, sale, trade, purchase, importation, and exportation of red-eared slider turtles in the state; exempts certain entities and organizations.
Directs the division of homeland security and emergency services to conduct a study on the public safety implications of the electrification of buildings and transportation in the context of emergency response and to issue a report on the findings and recommendations as a result of such study; exempts emergency services vehicles and heavy equipment from the requirements of the climate leadership and community protection act of 2019; prohibits the use of battery packs which contain cobalt mined components for primary propulsion of emergency services vehicles.
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This bill creates a sales tax exemption for commercial energy storage systems. It directly affects businesses installing or using equipment that stores electricity for later use in non-residential buildings (like offices, factories, or warehouses) to provide heating, cooling, hot water, or electricity. The key provision exempts the retail sale and installation costs of this equipment, as well as electricity sales from businesses that own and install such systems on a customer's non-residential property under specific written agreements. The exemption applies to both the equipment itself and the electricity generated by it, aligning with existing tax law definitions for similar energy storage systems.
This bill allows renewable energy projects (like solar or wind farms) to connect directly to higher-voltage utility transmission lines (sub-transmission level) instead of only lower-voltage distribution lines. It applies to projects already classified as "distributed generation" under existing state rules, provided they meet all state and federal requirements. The interconnection process must follow the same procedures used for standard transmission-level connections. This change simplifies grid access for renewable projects, directly affecting energy developers and utility companies managing grid connections.
This bill bans the manufacture, sale, and use of all cookware containing polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), the non-stick coating commonly found in pans and pots, effective January 1, 2026. It directly affects manufacturers, retailers, and consumers who use or distribute such cookware within the state. The law prohibits PTFE cookware across all categories, including pots, pans, and cooking appliances, and grants the state exclusive authority to regulate this prohibition. The department may issue implementing rules to enforce the ban, but the core change is a complete prohibition on PTFE cookware in the state market.
