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NY S09096
Bill
Status
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Nathalia Fernandez
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AI Summary
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Creates the Office of Energy and Equity within the Department of State to coordinate fragmented energy affordability, bill assistance, energy efficiency, and weatherization programs across state agencies
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Establishes the Energy Affordability Fund, with the New York Power Authority authorized to contribute up to $500 million annually beginning in fiscal year 2026-2027
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Requires annual reports starting July 1, 2027 detailing statewide energy burdens, program enrollment data, utility service terminations, fund expenditures, and barriers to participation
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Prioritizes fund usage for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program when federal funding is unavailable, households with energy burdens exceeding 6% of income, and customers facing service termination
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Grants the office authority to intervene in proceedings affecting energy affordability, request records from state and local agencies, and enter cooperative agreements with other 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 FINANCE
2/3/2026