New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S7898 — Requires certain construction project contracts to include siting of renewable energy systems, qualified energy storage systems, or electric major utility transmission facilities

Last action — In Assembly Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 13, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

The bill requires large construction contracts to include plans for renewable energy systems and electric facilities.

This bill mandates that construction contracts worth $5 million or more incorporate the siting of renewable energy systems, energy storage systems, or major electric transmission facilities. It aims to ensure that such projects consider and integrate renewable energy solutions.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This means increased focus on integrating renewable energy solutions in large construction projects.

Summary

Requires certain construction project contracts with a value of greater than or equal to five million dollars to include siting of renewable energy systems, qualified energy storage systems, or major electric transmission facilities.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

  2. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  3. PASSED SENATE

  4. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1474

  5. COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

  6. PRINT NUMBER 7898A

  7. AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

  8. REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

  9. REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

environment transportation energy
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Frequently asked questions

What does S7898 do?
Requires certain construction project contracts with a value of greater than or equal to five million dollars to include siting of renewable energy systems, qualified energy storage systems, or major electric transmission facilities.
Who sponsors S7898?
S7898 is sponsored by Michelle Hinchey.
What is the current status of S7898?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 13, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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