Relates to the construction of geothermal energy generation facilities

Latest action Mar 4, 2026

Relates to the construction of new geothermal, dry steam, flash steam, and binary cycle plant facilities in New York state.

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Where it stands

Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

New York State Senate

Amends the Energy Law.

Committee

Energy And Telecommunications · New York State Senate

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

AN ACT to amend the energy law, in relation to the creation of geother- mal facilities in New York state.

Filed with the bill. Read it on nysenate.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recorded votes

Vote: Committee vote · Energy And Telecommunications
Senate Energy And TelecommunicationsMar 4, 2026Result: passed
(8) (1) (0) (0)
Vote: Committee vote · Energy And Telecommunications
Senate Energy And TelecommunicationsApr 28, 2025Result: passed
(8) (1) (0) (0)

The sponsor's argument

Why Kevin S. Parker says this is needed

This Bill creates provisions to allow for an expedited process in project creation and implementation for geothermal facilities. With amendments to specific state law to increase the construction of new facilities in the geothermal energy sector * Energy Value (LBMP) * Capacity Value (ICAP) * Demand Reduction Value (DRV) This Bill also outlines the direction of building new facilities safely and retrofitting older fossil fuel facilities. Also outlining a credit provision for geothermal companies and their hiring and retention proc- ess during their operational standings in New York State. With a report- ing provision that will be implanted by the outlined approved state organizations that will enable the tracking of the cost efficiency, energy value and the improvement in affordability while moving the State closer towards state and federal guidelines for Net Zero goals.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.

Full history

Mar 4, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
NY Senate
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
NY Senate
Apr 28, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
NY Senate
Feb 27, 2025
Amend (t) and Recommit to Energy and Telecommunications
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
NY Senate
Jan 21, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
NY Senate

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