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A 10918

Provides that the New York state energy research and development authority shall provide information to residential and commercial consumers on renewable energy technology incentive and affordability programs

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Deborah Glick and 1 co-sponsor

NYSERDA would be empowered to aggressively educate residents and businesses about available energy efficiency and renewable energy incentives and programs through multi-channel out

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Bill Summary · A 10918

Bill Summary: A. 10918 (2025-2026) – New York

Purpose

To enhance the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s (NYSERDA) role in educating and informing residential and commercial consumers about renewable energy technologies and related incentive and affordability programs. The bill expands and clarifies outreach efforts to improve access to and understanding of energy efficiency and renewable energy programs, with attention to disadvantaged communities and effective siting of facilities.

Key Provisions

  • Amendment to Public Authorities Law (Section 1)

    • Amends Subdivision 1 of Section 1912 (as previously amended in 2024) to strengthen NYSERDA’s education and outreach mandate.
    • Expands focus on informing New Yorkers about:
    • The climate crisis and benefits of a clean energy economy.
    • The benefits of renewable energy technologies, including mitigation of negative impacts.
    • Specifically requires provision of information to residential and commercial consumers about:
    • Currently available incentive programs.
    • Affordability programs, including those for home energy efficiency and increasing access to renewable energy.
    • Adds emphasis on outreach to local governments hosting renewable energy technologies, providing objective information on impacts and mitigation opportunities.
    • Encourages facilitation of forums among communities, regions, renewable energy developers, and other stakeholders to share information and support appropriate siting and acceptance of renewable energy technologies.
    • Establishes and broadens public outreach methods, including:
    • Brochures and posters distributed to public libraries and public institutions.
    • Use of social media, internet, radio, newspapers, and print advertising.
    • Television advertising.
    • Recruitment of public ambassadors to serve as visible advocates.

  • Effective Date (Section 2)

    • The act takes effect immediately.
    • The amendments to Section 1912(1) do not affect any repeal of the section; they are deemed repealed with the repeal provisions.

Who Would Be Affected

  • General Public (Residential and Commercial Consumers): Receives information on energy efficiency incentives and renewable energy programs.
  • Local Governments: Receive objective information about the impacts of renewable energy projects and mitigation opportunities, aiding decision-making and siting.
  • Community and Stakeholder Groups: Would have access to forums and information exchanges to support acceptance and informed discussions around renewable energy development.
  • NYSERDA: Expanded mandate to conduct comprehensive education/outreach using diverse channels and ambassadors.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Legislative Status: Referred to the Assembly Committee on Energy (as of April 8, 2026).
  • Effective Date: Immediate enforcement upon enactment.
  • Scope of Amendment: Focused modification to the public authorities law; existing repeal mechanics remain in effect for the section.

Context and Implications

  • The bill is designed to improve awareness and accessibility of renewable energy incentives and affordability programs, aiming to reduce informational barriers for households and businesses.
  • By formalizing outreach to disadvantaged communities and local governments, the measure seeks to enhance equitable access and informed participation in renewable energy deployment.
  • The inclusion of forums and ambassadors indicates an emphasis on stakeholder engagement and public trust in siting and developing renewable energy projects.

If enacted, NYSERDA would have a strengthened, multi-channel communication framework to ensure residents and businesses understand and can access available energy efficiency and renewable energy incentives.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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