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NY A05404

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Steve Stern

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands New York's municipal sustainable energy loan program (PACE) to cover qualifying water improvements, qualifying resiliency improvements, and low carbon intensity building components, in addition to existing renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements

  • Defines "qualifying resiliency improvements" as building modifications to withstand extreme weather events including floods, high winds, wildfires, and sea level rise, as well as energy storage, microgrids, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure

  • Defines "qualifying water improvements" as modifications to reduce water consumption, promote conservation and storage, manage stormwater, resist flooding, and mitigate contamination in potable water systems

  • Extends maximum loan repayment terms from the weighted average useful life of improvements to the longest-lived system or improvement, and bases loan limits on property value after improvements are completed

  • Authorizes municipalities to enforce delinquent loan charges through foreclosure proceedings under real property law, with the ability to assign collection rights to third parties

Legislative Description

Relates to the municipal sustainable energy loan program regarding qualifying water improvements, qualifying resiliency improvements and the use of low carbon intensity building components.

Last Action

referred to energy

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Energy2/13/2025

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