Environment

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7240: Prohibits the comptroller from using environment, social, and governance criteria when investing the state pension fund

Prohibits the comptroller from using environment, social, and governance criteria as a screening method for selecting companies and funds to invest the state pension fund in.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyProhibits ESG criteria, preventing pension fund investments in renewable energy infrastructure and weakening clean energy development efforts.85% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentProhibits using environmental criteria in pension investments, removing a mechanism to support eco-friendly companies and weaken environmental protections in state fund allocations.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 289: Includes fuel-flexible linear generators which do not utilize a fossil fuel resource in the process of generating electricity as qualifying as renewable energy systems

Includes fuel-flexible linear generators which do not utilize a fossil fuel resource in the process of generating electricity as qualifying as renewable energy systems.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExpands renewable energy definition to include fossil-fuel-free generators, promoting broader adoption of clean energy systems per bill's explicit language.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExpands renewable energy definition to include non-fossil fuel generators, directly promoting clean energy adoption per environmental policy goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 5729: Adds hazardous air quality to the state definition of a disaster and includes air quality emergency preparedness in local comprehensive emergency management plans

Adds hazardous air quality to the state definition of a disaster; requires explicit inclusion of air quality emergency preparedness in local comprehensive emergency management plans with an action plan and annual inventory of air quality emergency resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates air quality emergency preparedness in disaster planning, strengthening response to environmental hazards and protecting public health during hazardous air events.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality Natural Disasters Tags Emergency Management

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6169: Establishes an abatement and exemption from real property taxes for capital improvements to reduce carbon emissions

Establishes an abatement and exemption from real property taxes for capital improvements to reduce carbon emissions in cities with a population of one million or more.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates tax exemption for carbon-reducing property improvements, providing targeted tax relief to incentivize sustainable investments under fiscal management.92% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill provides tax incentives for carbon-reducing capital improvements, directly advancing clean energy infrastructure and emissions reduction goals.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill provides tax abatement for carbon-reducing capital improvements, directly advancing emission reduction goals in large cities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Climate Change

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 3, 2026

A 3575: Establishes an indirect source review for certain warehouse operations

Establishes an indirect source review for heavy distribution warehouse operations; requires the department of environmental conservation to conduct a study regarding zero-emissions zones.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates study on zero-emissions zones, directly addressing emission reduction goals per environmental protection indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1798: Relates to establishing a tax credit for electric vehicle charging stations task force

Establishes a tax credit for electric vehicle charging stations task force to recommend a program for a tax credit for commercial property owners who install electric vehicle charging stations on such property.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes tax credit for commercial EV charging stations, providing tax relief to property owners. Directly advances tax policy through incentive program.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates task force to recommend tax credits for EV charging stations, directly promoting clean energy infrastructure adoption and electric vehicle infrastructure expansion.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes EV infrastructure via tax credits, supporting clean energy adoption and reduced emissions from transportation.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationCreates tax credit task force for EV charging stations, promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure funding and adoption.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles

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passed · New York · Senate Apr 22, 2026

S 1668: Relates to authorizing the New York state energy research and development authority to administer a program to provide grants related to enabling switching residences to electric heat pumps

Authorizes the New York state energy research and development authority to administer a program to provide grants or loans for the costs related to enabling switching residences with propane or fuel-oil heating systems to efficient electric heat pumps.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAuthorizes grants to switch from fossil fuel heating (propane/fuel oil) to electric heat pumps, promoting renewable energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAuthorizes grants to switch from fossil fuel heating to electric heat pumps, reducing emissions and promoting clean energy adoption.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6893: Relates to certain brownfield redevelopment tax credits

This bill (A 6893) amends New York's tax law to expand eligibility for brownfield redevelopment tax credits. It allows properties in specific designated areas - including brownfield opportunity areas (per General Municipal Law §970-r), empire zones, environmental zones, and urban renewal areas - to qualify for these credits. The change modifies Section 21 of the tax law to include these locations as qualifying sites for the credits. This directly affects developers and businesses redeveloping contaminated or underused properties in these designated zones. The policy change simplifies access to tax incentives for brownfield cleanup and redevelopment projects.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands tax credits for brownfield redevelopment, providing tax relief to developers/businesses through modified tax law (Section 21), directly advancing fiscal incentives for economic development.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExpands tax credits for brownfield redevelopment in environmental zones, incentivizing cleanup of contaminated sites to reduce pollution and promote remediation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Hazardous Materials

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 8, 2026

A 8456: Enacts the "low-carbon building construction act"

Enacts the "low-carbon building construction act"; relates to requiring construction of any building, addition or renovation greater than 25,000 square feet meet certain standards intended to reduce the embodied carbon emissions associated with the construction.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyReduces embodied carbon in building materials, advancing energy efficiency standards for construction which is a major energy use sector.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates 15% embodied carbon reduction in buildings by 2030, directly reducing emissions from construction sector per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1106: Relates to directing the public service commission to evaluate hydrogen, sewage thermal energy, and nuclear small modular reactors as renewable energy sources

Directs the public service commission to evaluate hydrogen, sewage thermal energy, and nuclear small modular reactors as renewable energy sources and report the results of such evaluation to the governor and the legislature.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly directs evaluation of hydrogen, sewage thermal, and nuclear SMRs as renewable sources, advancing clean energy classification and development.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEvaluates hydrogen, sewage thermal, and nuclear SMRs as renewable, promoting clean energy adoption for environmental protection85% confidence

Sub-Topics Nuclear Pipeline Infrastructure Renewable Energy

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