Enacts the renewable natural gas standard act; appropriation

Latest action May 13, 2026

New York State Senate

Enacts the "renewable natural gas standard act"; requires the public service commission to establish a program to require that gas corporations procure renewable natural gas from third-parties, including affiliates of the gas corporation, for distribution to natural gas customers.

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Assigned to a committee for review.

Introduced
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Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
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Committee

Energy And Telecommunications · New York State Senate

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

Establishes a renewable natural gas standard, gas corporations to procure renewable natural gas from third parties for distribution to customers to meet the emissions reductions requirements set by the CLCPA.

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The sponsor's argument

Why Kevin S. Parker says this is needed

The climate leadership and community protection act (CLCPA) requires significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, and development of renewable natural gas would help to meet these targets. The harnessing of renewable natural gas as a resource can reduce carbon emissions while contributing positively to local economies. This legislation establishes programs that require gas corporations to procure renewable natural gas to meet targets set by the legislation.

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

May 13, 2026
Amend (t) and Recommit to Energy and Telecommunications
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
NY Senate
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
NY Senate
Apr 1, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
NY Senate

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