This bill increases residential solar tax credits by raising the credit rate to 26% of qualified solar equipment costs. It sets new annual credit limits: $3,750 for systems installed before 2026, $5,000 for 2026-2025, and $10,000 for systems installed on or after January 1, 2026. The credit applies to homeowners who install qualifying solar systems (including equipment for heating, cooling, hot water, or electricity) at their primary residence, covering equipment purchases, installation, and certain lease agreements. Low-income taxpayers and those in disadvantaged communities may receive refunds for excess credits starting in 2026, rather than carrying them forward. The policy directly affects residential property owners installing solar energy systems in the state.
Establishes an indirect source review for heavy distribution warehouse operations; requires the department of environmental conservation to conduct a study regarding zero-emissions zones.
Establishes a tree removal and emerald ash elimination credit; provides that the aggregate amount of tax credits allowed in any calendar year statewide shall be ten million dollars.
This bill regulates wildlife capture methods by banning leg-gripping traps with teeth, suspended leg-hold traps, and traditional snares. It permits the use of live-capture cable devices (with specific safety features like swivels, deer stops, and breakaway mechanisms) for coyotes and other species, but only under Department of Environmental Conservation rules. Trappers must check devices daily, complete mandatory training, and follow strict device specifications. The law takes effect immediately and expires February 16, 2028.
Directs the department of environmental conservation to undertake a review of the regulations governing the permitting of landfills and transfer stations to ensure that such regulations integrate the latest scientific information.
This bill adds Hague Brook to the list of waterways eligible for New York's local waterfront revitalization program. It directly affects communities along Hague Brook, allowing them to access state funding and support for projects like park improvements, erosion control, and public access. The key mechanism is an amendment to the executive law that expands the existing list of qualifying waterways, which already includes dozens of creeks and brooks across the state. The change makes Hague Brook formally eligible for the same revitalization resources available to other listed waterways.
Enacts the "all electric ATVs act"; requires a study to be conducted on the feasibility of installing electric ATV charging stations along all state-maintained trails where use of ATVs is permitted, with the goal to have 100% all electric ATVs within the state by 2035; increases the weight limit of ATVs to 2 thousand pounds dry weight; amends fee schedules for registration of ATVs; directs a portion of funds collected from registration of electric ATVs to be donated to the federal EPA.
This bill authorizes the town of Brookhaven to adjust a conservation easement by removing a specific parcel of land (to enable rail access) and adding another parcel to the easement to maintain conservation of natural resources and open space. The town must remove the designated land for rail infrastructure while adding new land to preserve environmental assets, ensuring the total conserved area remains unchanged. This amendment modifies the easement boundaries without altering the conservation purpose or overall land protection. The bill directly affects Brookhaven's land management and rail service planning within the conserved area.
Relates to the general civil penalty of the environmental conservation law; provides that in addition to the fines, such person may be enjoined from continuing such violation and any permit or certificate issued to such person may be revoked or suspended, or a pending renewal application may be denied.
This bill (A 3557) allows cities and towns to create their own local rules governing pesticide distribution, sale, use, and transportation, as long as those rules don't conflict with existing state laws. It directly affects municipal governments by giving them explicit authority to regulate pesticides locally, supplementing (not replacing) state regulations under the Environmental Conservation Law. Key provisions amend state law to confirm municipal authority and add a new section to the General Municipal Law enabling local pesticide regulations that align with state requirements. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.
