Local law · Int 0569-2026
Requiring the creation of a database of subsurface conditions to support better engineering of geothermal heat pumps
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the creation of a database of subsurface conditions to support better engineering of geothermal heat pumps.
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would require the creation of a database as a single place for geological logs of the city’s geothermal bores and locations of geothermal energy system installations. The database would also include locations of any and all water wells including unused privately owned wells. This database shall be updated annually.
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Introduced at the request of the Queens Borough President.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts
Cosponsors
Farah N. Louis, Crystal Hudson and 1 other
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- Democratic3
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Full history
- Feb 12, 2026
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Feb 12, 2026
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts
NYC Council