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NY A09621
Bill
Status
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Didi Barrett
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AI Summary
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Creates the Office of Energy and Equity within the New York Department of State to coordinate and streamline energy affordability programs across state agencies, reducing administrative barriers for eligible households
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Requires annual public reports beginning July 1, 2027, detailing statewide energy burdens, program enrollment, utility service terminations, and policy recommendations for improving program effectiveness
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Establishes the Energy Affordability Fund to support low-income home energy assistance when federal funding is unavailable, reduce energy burdens for households paying more than 6% of income on energy, and help restore service for customers facing termination
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Authorizes the New York Power Authority to contribute up to $500 million annually to the Energy Affordability Fund beginning in fiscal year 2026-2027
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Grants the office authority to intervene in proceedings affecting energy affordability, collect data from state and local agencies, and enter cooperative agreements with government offices
Legislative Description
Establishes the office of energy and equity within the department of state to help ensure equitable access to all energy affordability initiatives available in the state by streamlining the administration of energy affordability and access programs, maximizing the support available to each eligible household, and enhancing the transparency, accountability, and effectiveness of energy affordability and access programs; establishes the energy affordability fund.
Last Action
referred to governmental operations
1/21/2026