New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S4571 — Establishes a floating solar incentive and education program

Last action — Assembly Floor Calendar

  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 February 07, 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 creates a program to support floating solar energy projects in New York.

This legislation directs the New York state energy authority to set up a program that incentivizes and educates on floating solar technologies. It aims to assist various stakeholders in developing these renewable energy projects.

What this means for you
  • Environment: Floating solar projects could contribute to renewable energy expansion and environmental sustainability efforts.
  • Small Business: This program may provide small businesses in the renewable energy sector with opportunities for support and technical resources.

Summary

Directs the New York state energy research and development authority to establish a floating solar incentive and education program to provide information and resources including technical assistance, access to industry standards, and financing available through the authority or other public or private sector sources, to municipalities, developers, builders, design professionals, and potential owners for the construction of floating solar.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.395

  2. SUBSTITUTED FOR A6577B

  3. REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

  4. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  5. PASSED SENATE

  6. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1456

  7. COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

  8. PRINT NUMBER 4571B

  9. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO FINANCE

  10. REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE

  11. REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

  12. PRINT NUMBER 4571A

  13. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO FINANCE

  14. REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE

  15. REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

education energy
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Frequently asked questions

What does S4571 do?
Directs the New York state energy research and development authority to establish a floating solar incentive and education program to provide information and resources including technical assistance, access to industry standards, and financing available through the authority or other public or private sector sources, to municipalities, developers, builders, design professionals, and potential owners for the construction of floating solar.
Who sponsors S4571?
S4571 is sponsored by Pete Harckham.
What is the current status of S4571?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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